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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.16, 1,239.72 and 711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.16, 1,239.72 and 711.52 is: 1,065.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.16 : 1,239.72 = 711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.16/1,239.72 = 711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.16x = 1,239.72 × 711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.16x = 882,085.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,085.57/828.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.11

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