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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.53, 1,121.72 and 763.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.53, 1,121.72 and 763.93 is: 1,054.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.53 : 1,121.72 = 763.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.53/1,121.72 = 763.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.53x = 1,121.72 × 763.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.53x = 856,913.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,913.14/812.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.62

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