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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.84, 1,345.32 and 827.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.84, 1,345.32 and 827.88 is: 1,141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.84 : 1,345.32 = 827.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.84/1,345.32 = 827.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.84x = 1,345.32 × 827.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.84x = 1,113,763.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,763.52/975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.34

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