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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.94, 1,224.72 and 773.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.94, 1,224.72 and 773.01 is: 1,160.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.94 : 1,224.72 = 773.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.94/1,224.72 = 773.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.94x = 1,224.72 × 773.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.94x = 946,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,720.81/815.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.28

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