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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.40, 1,248.70 and 806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.40, 1,248.70 and 806.80 is: 1,216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.40 : 1,248.70 = 806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.40/1,248.70 = 806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.40x = 1,248.70 × 806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.40x = 1,007,451.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,451.16/828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.14

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