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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.73, 1,141.59 and 792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.73, 1,141.59 and 792.28 is: 1,091.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.73 : 1,141.59 = 792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.73/1,141.59 = 792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.73x = 1,141.59 × 792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.73x = 904,458.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,458.93/828.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.38

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