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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.01, 1,226.72 and 792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.01, 1,226.72 and 792.32 is: 1,183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.01 : 1,226.72 = 792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.01/1,226.72 = 792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.01x = 1,226.72 × 792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.01x = 971,944.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,944.70/821.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.84

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