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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.94, 1,226.22 and 774.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.94, 1,226.22 and 774.01 is: 1,161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.94 : 1,226.22 = 774.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.94/1,226.22 = 774.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.94x = 1,226.22 × 774.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.94x = 949,106.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,106.54/816.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.78

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