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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.86, 1,211.22 and 773.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.86, 1,211.22 and 773.68 is: 1,152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.86 : 1,211.22 = 773.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.86/1,211.22 = 773.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.86x = 1,211.22 × 773.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.86x = 937,096.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,096.69/812.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.84

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