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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.98, 1,244.16 and 396.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.98, 1,244.16 and 396.14 is: 594.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.98 : 1,244.16 = 396.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.98/1,244.16 = 396.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.98x = 1,244.16 × 396.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.98x = 492,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,862.32/828.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.54

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