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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.03, 1,217.34 and 793.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.03, 1,217.34 and 793.71 is: 1,184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.03 : 1,217.34 = 793.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.03/1,217.34 = 793.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.03x = 1,217.34 × 793.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.03x = 966,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,214.93/816.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.04

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