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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.26, 1,235.62 and 769.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.26, 1,235.62 and 769.34 is: 1,147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.26 : 1,235.62 = 769.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.26/1,235.62 = 769.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.26x = 1,235.62 × 769.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.26x = 950,611.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,611.89/828.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.72

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