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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.92, 1,117.83 and 778.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.92, 1,117.83 and 778.12 is: 1,072.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.92 : 1,117.83 = 778.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.92/1,117.83 = 778.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.92x = 1,117.83 × 778.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.92x = 869,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,806.00/810.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.61

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