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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.40, 1,230.80 and 773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.40, 1,230.80 and 773.20 is: 1,165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.40 : 1,230.80 = 773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.40/1,230.80 = 773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.40x = 1,230.80 × 773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.40x = 951,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,654.56/816.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.67

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