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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.71, 1,133.97 and 796.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.71, 1,133.97 and 796.58 is: 1,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.71 : 1,133.97 = 796.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.71/1,133.97 = 796.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.71x = 1,133.97 × 796.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.71x = 903,288.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,288.17/827.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.32

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