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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.44, 1,126.31 and 791.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.44, 1,126.31 and 791.71 is: 1,089.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.44 : 1,126.31 = 791.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.44/1,126.31 = 791.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.44x = 1,126.31 × 791.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.44x = 891,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,704.12/818.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.52

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