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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.72, 1,232.34 and 791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.72, 1,232.34 and 791.32 is: 1,183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.72 : 1,232.34 = 791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.72/1,232.34 = 791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.72x = 1,232.34 × 791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.72x = 975,175.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,175.29/823.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.87

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