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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.63, 1,241.42 and 705.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.63, 1,241.42 and 705.62 is: 1,057.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.63 : 1,241.42 = 705.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.63/1,241.42 = 705.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.63x = 1,241.42 × 705.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.63x = 875,970.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,970.36/828.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.13

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