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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.77, 1,137.65 and 758.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.77, 1,137.65 and 758.16 is: 1,047.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.77 : 1,137.65 = 758.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.77/1,137.65 = 758.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.77x = 1,137.65 × 758.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.77x = 862,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,516.93/823.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.04

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