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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.88, 1,127.72 and 770.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.88, 1,127.72 and 770.18 is: 1,061.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.88 : 1,127.72 = 770.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.88/1,127.72 = 770.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.88x = 1,127.72 × 770.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.88x = 868,547.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,547.39/817.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.95

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