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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.96, 1,231.20 and 768.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.96, 1,231.20 and 768.32 is: 1,157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.96 : 1,231.20 = 768.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.96/1,231.20 = 768.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.96x = 1,231.20 × 768.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.96x = 945,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,955.58/816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.90

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