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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.16, 1,217.34 and 767.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.16, 1,217.34 and 767.56 is: 1,149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.16 : 1,217.34 = 767.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.16/1,217.34 = 767.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.16x = 1,217.34 × 767.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.16x = 934,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,381.49/813.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.07

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