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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.84, 1,120.77 and 769.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.84, 1,120.77 and 769.05 is: 1,060.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.84 : 1,120.77 = 769.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.84/1,120.77 = 769.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.84x = 1,120.77 × 769.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.84x = 861,928.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,928.17/812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.40

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