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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.96, 1,135.04 and 764.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.96, 1,135.04 and 764.55 is: 1,055.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.96 : 1,135.04 = 764.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.96/1,135.04 = 764.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.96x = 1,135.04 × 764.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.96x = 867,794.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,794.83/821.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.76

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