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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.90, 1,243.35 and 764.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.90, 1,243.35 and 764.10 is: 1,146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.90 : 1,243.35 = 764.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.90/1,243.35 = 764.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.90x = 1,243.35 × 764.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.90x = 950,043.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,043.74/828.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.15

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