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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.73, 1,140.21 and 791.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.73, 1,140.21 and 791.28 is: 1,090.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.73 : 1,140.21 = 791.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.73/1,140.21 = 791.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.73x = 1,140.21 × 791.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.73x = 902,225.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,225.37/827.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.00

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