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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.26, 1,227.08 and 792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.26, 1,227.08 and 792.56 is: 1,184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.26 : 1,227.08 = 792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.26/1,227.08 = 792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.26x = 1,227.08 × 792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.26x = 972,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,534.52/821.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.20

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