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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.13, 1,232.66 and 802.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.13, 1,232.66 and 802.13 is: 1,195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.13 : 1,232.66 = 802.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.13/1,232.66 = 802.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.13x = 1,232.66 × 802.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.13x = 988,747.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,747.23/827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.39

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