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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.23, 1,240.58 and 771.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.23, 1,240.58 and 771.26 is: 1,155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.23 : 1,240.58 = 771.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.23/1,240.58 = 771.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.23x = 1,240.58 × 771.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.23x = 956,799.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,799.67/828.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.24

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