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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.93, 1,243.43 and 417.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.93, 1,243.43 and 417.58 is: 626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.93 : 1,243.43 = 417.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.93/1,243.43 = 417.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.93x = 1,243.43 × 417.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.93x = 519,229.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,229.43/828.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.39

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