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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,225.44 and 776.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,225.44 and 776.64 is: 1,171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,225.44 = 776.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,225.44 = 776.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,225.44 × 776.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 951,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,725.72/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.85

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