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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.56, 1,154.36 and 788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.56, 1,154.36 and 788.80 is: 1,093.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.56 : 1,154.36 = 788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.56/1,154.36 = 788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.56x = 1,154.36 × 788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.56x = 910,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,559.17/832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.69

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