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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828, 1,141.20 and 777.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828, 1,141.20 and 777.84 is: 1,072.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828 : 1,141.20 = 777.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828/1,141.20 = 777.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828x = 1,141.20 × 777.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828x = 887,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,671.01/828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.07

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