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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.56, 1,141.98 and 747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.56, 1,141.98 and 747.88 is: 1,032.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.56 : 1,141.98 = 747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.56/1,141.98 = 747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.56x = 1,141.98 × 747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.56x = 854,064.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,064.00/827.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.03

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