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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.04, 1,220.72 and 787.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.04, 1,220.72 and 787.70 is: 1,179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.04 : 1,220.72 = 787.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.04/1,220.72 = 787.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.04x = 1,220.72 × 787.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.04x = 961,561.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,561.14/815.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.77

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