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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.94, 1,222.50 and 767.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.94, 1,222.50 and 767.42 is: 1,151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.94 : 1,222.50 = 767.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.94/1,222.50 = 767.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.94x = 1,222.50 × 767.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.94x = 938,170.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,170.95/814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.21

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