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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.92, 1,242.54 and 366.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.92, 1,242.54 and 366.95 is: 550.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.92 : 1,242.54 = 366.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.92/1,242.54 = 366.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.92x = 1,242.54 × 366.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.92x = 455,950.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,950.05/828.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.05

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