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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.06, 1,222.09 and 757.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.06, 1,222.09 and 757.96 is: 1,133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.06 : 1,222.09 = 757.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.06/1,222.09 = 757.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.06x = 1,222.09 × 757.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.06x = 926,290.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,290.39/817.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.68

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