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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.04, 1,311.72 and 828.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.04, 1,311.72 and 828.92 is: 1,244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.04 : 1,311.72 = 828.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.04/1,311.72 = 828.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.04x = 1,311.72 × 828.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.04x = 1,087,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,310.94/874.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.01

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