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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.80, 1,225.20 and 759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.80, 1,225.20 and 759.20 is: 1,138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.80 : 1,225.20 = 759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.80/1,225.20 = 759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.80x = 1,225.20 × 759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.80x = 930,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,171.84/816.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.80

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