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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.36, 1,232.12 and 811.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.36, 1,232.12 and 811.80 is: 1,210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.36 : 1,232.12 = 811.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.36/1,232.12 = 811.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.36x = 1,232.12 × 811.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.36x = 1,000,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,235.02/826.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.41

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