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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.34, 1,135.50 and 756.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.34, 1,135.50 and 756.95 is: 1,038.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.34 : 1,135.50 = 756.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.34/1,135.50 = 756.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.34x = 1,135.50 × 756.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.34x = 859,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,512.94/827.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.89

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