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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.36, 1,240.92 and 798.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.36, 1,240.92 and 798.48 is: 1,196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.36 : 1,240.92 = 798.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.36/1,240.92 = 798.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.36x = 1,240.92 × 798.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.36x = 990,849.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,849.80/828.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.16

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