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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.97, 1,243.36 and 438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.97, 1,243.36 and 438.82 is: 658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.97 : 1,243.36 = 438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.97/1,243.36 = 438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.97x = 1,243.36 × 438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.97x = 545,611.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,611.24/828.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.18

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