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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.62, 1,234.03 and 797.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.62, 1,234.03 and 797.79 is: 1,190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.62 : 1,234.03 = 797.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.62/1,234.03 = 797.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.62x = 1,234.03 × 797.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.62x = 984,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,496.79/826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.99

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