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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.23, 1,226.49 and 761.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.23, 1,226.49 and 761.57 is: 1,140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.23 : 1,226.49 = 761.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.23/1,226.49 = 761.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.23x = 1,226.49 × 761.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.23x = 934,054.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,054.43/819.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.16

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