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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.51, 1,125.93 and 769.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.51, 1,125.93 and 769.42 is: 1,061.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.51 : 1,125.93 = 769.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.51/1,125.93 = 769.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.51x = 1,125.93 × 769.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.51x = 866,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,314.03/816.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.00

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