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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.25, 1,136.73 and 787.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.25, 1,136.73 and 787.83 is: 1,089.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.25 : 1,136.73 = 787.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.25/1,136.73 = 787.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.25x = 1,136.73 × 787.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.25x = 895,550.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,550.00/822.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.15

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