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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.26, 1,221.52 and 793.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.26, 1,221.52 and 793.82 is: 1,192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.26 : 1,221.52 = 793.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.26/1,221.52 = 793.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.26x = 1,221.52 × 793.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.26x = 969,667.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,667.01/813.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.32

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