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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.56, 1,141.90 and 711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.56, 1,141.90 and 711.92 is: 981.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.56 : 1,141.90 = 711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.56/1,141.90 = 711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.56x = 1,141.90 × 711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.56x = 812,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,942.52/828.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.15

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