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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.48, 1,244.76 and 795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.48, 1,244.76 and 795.84 is: 1,191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.48 : 1,244.76 = 795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.48/1,244.76 = 795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.48x = 1,244.76 × 795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.48x = 990,629.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,629.80/831.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.41

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