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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.12, 1,226.22 and 763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.12, 1,226.22 and 763.12 is: 1,145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.12 : 1,226.22 = 763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.12/1,226.22 = 763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.12x = 1,226.22 × 763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.12x = 935,753.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,753.01/817.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.18

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