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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.69, 1,222.56 and 770.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.69, 1,222.56 and 770.27 is: 1,147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.69 : 1,222.56 = 770.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.69/1,222.56 = 770.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.69x = 1,222.56 × 770.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.69x = 941,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,699.76/820.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.45

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