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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.76, 1,128.02 and 763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.76, 1,128.02 and 763.08 is: 1,052.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.76 : 1,128.02 = 763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.76/1,128.02 = 763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.76x = 1,128.02 × 763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.76x = 860,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,765.69/817.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.60

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