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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.31, 1,234.39 and 803.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.31, 1,234.39 and 803.28 is: 1,197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.31 : 1,234.39 = 803.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.31/1,234.39 = 803.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.31x = 1,234.39 × 803.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.31x = 991,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,560.80/828.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.09

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