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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.92, 1,243.72 and 584.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.92, 1,243.72 and 584.92 is: 877.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.92 : 1,243.72 = 584.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.92/1,243.72 = 584.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.92x = 1,243.72 × 584.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.92x = 727,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,476.70/828.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.62

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