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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.70, 1,257.83 and 823.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.70, 1,257.83 and 823.32 is: 1,135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.70 : 1,257.83 = 823.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.70/1,257.83 = 823.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.70x = 1,257.83 × 823.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.70x = 1,035,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,592.48/911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.89

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