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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.02, 1,231.19 and 795.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.02, 1,231.19 and 795.31 is: 1,188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.02 : 1,231.19 = 795.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.02/1,231.19 = 795.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.02x = 1,231.19 × 795.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.02x = 979,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,170.66/824.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.29

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