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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.87, 1,245.33 and 796.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.87, 1,245.33 and 796.47 is: 1,196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.87 : 1,245.33 = 796.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.87/1,245.33 = 796.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.87x = 1,245.33 × 796.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.87x = 991,867.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,867.99/828.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.65

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