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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.97, 1,120.63 and 769.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.97, 1,120.63 and 769.23 is: 1,060.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.97 : 1,120.63 = 769.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.97/1,120.63 = 769.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.97x = 1,120.63 × 769.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.97x = 862,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,022.21/812.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.34

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