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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.16, 1,236.85 and 775.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.16, 1,236.85 and 775.91 is: 1,165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.16 : 1,236.85 = 775.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.16/1,236.85 = 775.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.16x = 1,236.85 × 775.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.16x = 959,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,685.44/823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.85

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