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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.51, 1,231.94 and 795.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.51, 1,231.94 and 795.82 is: 1,189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.51 : 1,231.94 = 795.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.51/1,231.94 = 795.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.51x = 1,231.94 × 795.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.51x = 980,398.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,398.51/824.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.07

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