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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.67, 1,145.64 and 812.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.67, 1,145.64 and 812.16 is: 1,117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.67 : 1,145.64 = 812.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.67/1,145.64 = 812.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.67x = 1,145.64 × 812.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.67x = 930,442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,442.98/832.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.43

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