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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.62, 1,220.97 and 759.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.62, 1,220.97 and 759.62 is: 1,139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.62 : 1,220.97 = 759.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.62/1,220.97 = 759.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.62x = 1,220.97 × 759.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.62x = 927,473.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,473.23/813.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.93

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