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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.39, 1,222.58 and 761.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.39, 1,222.58 and 761.33 is: 1,135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.39 : 1,222.58 = 761.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.39/1,222.58 = 761.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.39x = 1,222.58 × 761.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.39x = 930,784.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,784.91/819.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.94

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