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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.90, 1,240.92 and 646.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.90, 1,240.92 and 646.43 is: 967.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.90 : 1,240.92 = 646.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.90/1,240.92 = 646.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.90x = 1,240.92 × 646.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.90x = 802,161.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,161.71/828.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.74

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