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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.84, 1,235.68 and 767.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.84, 1,235.68 and 767.75 is: 1,145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.84 : 1,235.68 = 767.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.84/1,235.68 = 767.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.84x = 1,235.68 × 767.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.84x = 948,693.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,693.32/827.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.99

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