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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.24, 1,242.48 and 784.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.24, 1,242.48 and 784.56 is: 1,176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.24 : 1,242.48 = 784.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.24/1,242.48 = 784.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.24x = 1,242.48 × 784.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.24x = 974,800.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,800.11/828.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.95

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