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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.80, 1,239.20 and 708.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.80, 1,239.20 and 708.48 is: 1,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.80 : 1,239.20 = 708.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.80/1,239.20 = 708.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.80x = 1,239.20 × 708.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.80x = 877,948.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,948.42/828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.30

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