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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.91, 1,243.02 and 418.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.91, 1,243.02 and 418.27 is: 627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.91 : 1,243.02 = 418.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.91/1,243.02 = 418.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.91x = 1,243.02 × 418.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.91x = 519,917.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,917.98/828.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.23

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