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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.28, 1,211.28 and 767.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.28, 1,211.28 and 767.82 is: 1,144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.28 : 1,211.28 = 767.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.28/1,211.28 = 767.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.28x = 1,211.28 × 767.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.28x = 930,045.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,045.01/812.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.98

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