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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828, 1,244.70 and 767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828, 1,244.70 and 767.88 is: 1,154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828 : 1,244.70 = 767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828/1,244.70 = 767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828x = 1,244.70 × 767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828x = 955,780.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,780.24/828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.32

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