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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.62, 1,134.63 and 795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.62, 1,134.63 and 795.50 is: 1,097.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.62 : 1,134.63 = 795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.62/1,134.63 = 795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.62x = 1,134.63 × 795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.62x = 902,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,598.17/822.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.22

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