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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.03, 1,135.15 and 763.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.03, 1,135.15 and 763.58 is: 1,053.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.03 : 1,135.15 = 763.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.03/1,135.15 = 763.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.03x = 1,135.15 × 763.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.03x = 866,778.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,778.77/823.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.16

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