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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.42, 1,225.29 and 828.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.42, 1,225.29 and 828.42 is: 1,225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.42 : 1,225.29 = 828.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.42/1,225.29 = 828.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.42x = 1,225.29 × 828.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.42x = 1,015,054.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,054.74/828.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.29

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