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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.96, 1,217.22 and 787.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.96, 1,217.22 and 787.48 is: 1,180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.96 : 1,217.22 = 787.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.96/1,217.22 = 787.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.96x = 1,217.22 × 787.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.96x = 958,536.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,536.41/811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.52

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