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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.74, 1,233.45 and 793.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.74, 1,233.45 and 793.22 is: 1,180.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.74 : 1,233.45 = 793.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.74/1,233.45 = 793.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.74x = 1,233.45 × 793.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.74x = 978,393.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,393.24/828.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.58

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