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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.09, 1,211.58 and 773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.09, 1,211.58 and 773.82 is: 1,153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.09 : 1,211.58 = 773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.09/1,211.58 = 773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.09x = 1,211.58 × 773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.09x = 937,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,544.84/813.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.06

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