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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.86, 1,136.68 and 792.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.86, 1,136.68 and 792.86 is: 1,099.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.86 : 1,136.68 = 792.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.86/1,136.68 = 792.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.86x = 1,136.68 × 792.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.86x = 901,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,224.14/819.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.24

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