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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829, 1,240.98 and 552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829, 1,240.98 and 552.88 is: 827.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829 : 1,240.98 = 552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829/1,240.98 = 552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829x = 1,240.98 × 552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829x = 686,113.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,113.02/829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.64

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