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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.10, 1,208.95 and 764.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.10, 1,208.95 and 764.98 is: 1,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.10 : 1,208.95 = 764.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.10/1,208.95 = 764.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.10x = 1,208.95 × 764.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.10x = 924,817.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,817.64/811.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.20

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