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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.91, 1,134.50 and 794.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.91, 1,134.50 and 794.55 is: 1,096.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.91 : 1,134.50 = 794.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.91/1,134.50 = 794.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.91x = 1,134.50 × 794.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.91x = 901,413.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,413.00/821.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.73

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