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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.58, 1,126.91 and 783.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.58, 1,126.91 and 783.42 is: 1,086.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.58 : 1,126.91 = 783.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.58/1,126.91 = 783.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.58x = 1,126.91 × 783.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.58x = 882,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,839.92/812.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.47

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