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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.84, 1,223.78 and 759.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.84, 1,223.78 and 759.68 is: 1,133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.84 : 1,223.78 = 759.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.84/1,223.78 = 759.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.84x = 1,223.78 × 759.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.84x = 929,681.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,681.19/819.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.98

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