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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.91, 1,235.79 and 791.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.91, 1,235.79 and 791.37 is: 1,194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.91 : 1,235.79 = 791.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.91/1,235.79 = 791.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.91x = 1,235.79 × 791.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.91x = 977,967.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,967.13/818.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.23

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