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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.79, 1,134.95 and 802.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.79, 1,134.95 and 802.96 is: 1,108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.79 : 1,134.95 = 802.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.79/1,134.95 = 802.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.79x = 1,134.95 × 802.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.79x = 911,312.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,312.60/821.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.94

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