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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.38, 1,222.76 and 753.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.38, 1,222.76 and 753.23 is: 1,132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.38 : 1,222.76 = 753.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.38/1,222.76 = 753.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.38x = 1,222.76 × 753.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.38x = 921,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,024.45/813.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.35

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