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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.51, 1,141.35 and 768.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.51, 1,141.35 and 768.38 is: 1,059.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.51 : 1,141.35 = 768.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.51/1,141.35 = 768.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.51x = 1,141.35 × 768.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.51x = 876,990.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,990.51/827.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.79

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