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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.09, 1,131.97 and 778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.09, 1,131.97 and 778.24 is: 1,074.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.09 : 1,131.97 = 778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.09/1,131.97 = 778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.09x = 1,131.97 × 778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.09x = 880,941.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,941.77/820.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.20

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