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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.06, 1,214.52 and 773.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.06, 1,214.52 and 773.10 is: 1,154.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.06 : 1,214.52 = 773.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.06/1,214.52 = 773.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.06x = 1,214.52 × 773.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.06x = 938,945.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,945.41/813.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.83

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