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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.98, 1,244.31 and 554.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.98, 1,244.31 and 554.18 is: 831.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.98 : 1,244.31 = 554.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.98/1,244.31 = 554.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.98x = 1,244.31 × 554.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.98x = 689,571.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,571.72/828.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.83

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