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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.25, 1,141.91 and 793.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.25, 1,141.91 and 793.70 is: 1,100.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.25 : 1,141.91 = 793.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.25/1,141.91 = 793.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.25x = 1,141.91 × 793.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.25x = 906,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,330.24/823.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.92

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