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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.66, 1,141.77 and 788.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.66, 1,141.77 and 788.97 is: 1,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.66 : 1,141.77 = 788.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.66/1,141.77 = 788.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.66x = 1,141.77 × 788.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.66x = 900,822.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,822.28/828.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.08

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