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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.36, 1,244.11 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.36, 1,244.11 and 795.12 is: 1,194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.36 : 1,244.11 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.36/1,244.11 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.36x = 1,244.11 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.36x = 989,216.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,216.74/828.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.19

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