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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.87, 1,233.60 and 756.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.87, 1,233.60 and 756.19 is: 1,132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.87 : 1,233.60 = 756.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.87/1,233.60 = 756.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.87x = 1,233.60 × 756.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.87x = 932,835.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,835.98/823.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.26

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