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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.34, 1,234.94 and 767.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.34, 1,234.94 and 767.25 is: 1,145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.34 : 1,234.94 = 767.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.34/1,234.94 = 767.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.34x = 1,234.94 × 767.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.34x = 947,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,503.88/827.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.24

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