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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.24, 1,235.04 and 766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.24, 1,235.04 and 766.40 is: 1,155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.24 : 1,235.04 = 766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.24/1,235.04 = 766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.24x = 1,235.04 × 766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.24x = 946,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,528.48/819.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.37

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