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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.50, 1,226.44 and 794.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.50, 1,226.44 and 794.78 is: 1,183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.50 : 1,226.44 = 794.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.50/1,226.44 = 794.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.50x = 1,226.44 × 794.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.50x = 974,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,749.98/823.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.67

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