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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.32, 1,241.28 and 725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.32, 1,241.28 and 725.28 is: 1,086.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.32 : 1,241.28 = 725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.32/1,241.28 = 725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.32x = 1,241.28 × 725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.32x = 900,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,275.56/828.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.87

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