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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.79, 1,136.33 and 803.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.79, 1,136.33 and 803.96 is: 1,110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.79 : 1,136.33 = 803.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.79/1,136.33 = 803.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.79x = 1,136.33 × 803.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.79x = 913,563.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,563.87/822.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.32

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