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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.54, 1,128.33 and 764.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.54, 1,128.33 and 764.46 is: 1,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.54 : 1,128.33 = 764.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.54/1,128.33 = 764.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.54x = 1,128.33 × 764.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.54x = 862,563.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,563.15/819.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.50

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