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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.72, 1,240.88 and 653.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.72, 1,240.88 and 653.84 is: 979.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.72 : 1,240.88 = 653.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.72/1,240.88 = 653.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.72x = 1,240.88 × 653.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.72x = 811,336.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,336.98/828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.02

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