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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.80, 1,156.20 and 823.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.80, 1,156.20 and 823.80 is: 1,156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.80 : 1,156.20 = 823.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.80/1,156.20 = 823.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.80x = 1,156.20 × 823.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.80x = 952,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,477.56/823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.20

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