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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.97, 1,225.56 and 772.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.97, 1,225.56 and 772.19 is: 1,155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.97 : 1,225.56 = 772.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.97/1,225.56 = 772.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.97x = 1,225.56 × 772.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.97x = 946,366.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,366.54/818.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.56

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