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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828, 1,141.47 and 709.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828, 1,141.47 and 709.47 is: 978.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828 : 1,141.47 = 709.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828/1,141.47 = 709.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828x = 1,141.47 × 709.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828x = 809,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,838.72/828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.07

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