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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.30, 1,241.83 and 714.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.30, 1,241.83 and 714.09 is: 1,070.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.30 : 1,241.83 = 714.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.30/1,241.83 = 714.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.30x = 1,241.83 × 714.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.30x = 886,783.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,783.93/828.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.60

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