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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.88, 1,231.84 and 789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.88, 1,231.84 and 789.44 is: 1,176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.88 : 1,231.84 = 789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.88/1,231.84 = 789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.88x = 1,231.84 × 789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.88x = 972,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,463.77/826.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.06

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