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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.80, 1,241.40 and 611.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.80, 1,241.40 and 611.72 is: 916.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.80 : 1,241.40 = 611.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.80/1,241.40 = 611.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.80x = 1,241.40 × 611.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.80x = 759,389.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,389.21/828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.25

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