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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.07, 1,208.89 and 764.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.07, 1,208.89 and 764.94 is: 1,140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.07 : 1,208.89 = 764.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.07/1,208.89 = 764.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.07x = 1,208.89 × 764.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.07x = 924,722.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,722.27/811.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.13

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