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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.76, 1,131.55 and 796.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.76, 1,131.55 and 796.72 is: 1,103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.76 : 1,131.55 = 796.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.76/1,131.55 = 796.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.76x = 1,131.55 × 796.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.76x = 901,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,528.52/816.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.79

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