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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.76, 1,135.72 and 799.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.76, 1,135.72 and 799.72 is: 1,107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.76 : 1,135.72 = 799.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.76/1,135.72 = 799.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.76x = 1,135.72 × 799.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.76x = 908,258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,258.00/819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.96

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