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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.50, 1,227.90 and 773.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.50, 1,227.90 and 773.10 is: 1,156.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.50 : 1,227.90 = 773.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.50/1,227.90 = 773.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.50x = 1,227.90 × 773.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.50x = 949,289.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,289.49/820.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.96

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