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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.24, 1,135.52 and 803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.24, 1,135.52 and 803.20 is: 1,103.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.24 : 1,135.52 = 803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.24/1,135.52 = 803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.24x = 1,135.52 × 803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.24x = 912,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,049.66/826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.86

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