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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.32, 1,241.52 and 800.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.32, 1,241.52 and 800.80 is: 1,200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.32 : 1,241.52 = 800.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.32/1,241.52 = 800.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.32x = 1,241.52 × 800.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.32x = 994,209.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,209.22/828.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.27

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