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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.92, 1,122.72 and 821.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.92, 1,122.72 and 821.04 is: 1,118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.92 : 1,122.72 = 821.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.92/1,122.72 = 821.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.92x = 1,122.72 × 821.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.92x = 921,798.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,798.03/823.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.80

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