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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.07, 1,229.88 and 792.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.07, 1,229.88 and 792.66 is: 1,187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.07 : 1,229.88 = 792.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.07/1,229.88 = 792.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.07x = 1,229.88 × 792.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.07x = 974,876.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,876.68/821.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.32

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