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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.06, 1,141.97 and 740.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.06, 1,141.97 and 740.48 is: 1,021.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.06 : 1,141.97 = 740.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.06/1,141.97 = 740.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.06x = 1,141.97 × 740.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.06x = 845,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,610.65/828.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.19

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