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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.23, 1,234.10 and 796.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.23, 1,234.10 and 796.84 is: 1,187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.23 : 1,234.10 = 796.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.23/1,234.10 = 796.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.23x = 1,234.10 × 796.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.23x = 983,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,379.15/828.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.33

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