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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.26, 1,218.51 and 791.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.26, 1,218.51 and 791.82 is: 1,189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.26 : 1,218.51 = 791.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.26/1,218.51 = 791.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.26x = 1,218.51 × 791.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.26x = 964,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,840.59/811.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.31

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