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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.99, 1,241.01 and 535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.99, 1,241.01 and 535.92 is: 802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.99 : 1,241.01 = 535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.99/1,241.01 = 535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.99x = 1,241.01 × 535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.99x = 665,082.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,082.08/828.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.28

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