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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.66, 1,133.39 and 799.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.66, 1,133.39 and 799.56 is: 1,100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.66 : 1,133.39 = 799.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.66/1,133.39 = 799.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.66x = 1,133.39 × 799.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.66x = 906,215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,215.31/823.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.23

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