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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.97, 1,132.03 and 760.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.97, 1,132.03 and 760.41 is: 1,047.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.97 : 1,132.03 = 760.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.97/1,132.03 = 760.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.97x = 1,132.03 × 760.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.97x = 860,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,806.93/821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.25

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