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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.83, 1,230.91 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.83, 1,230.91 and 795.12 is: 1,188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.83 : 1,230.91 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.83/1,230.91 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.83x = 1,230.91 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.83x = 978,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,714.56/823.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.01

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