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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.24, 1,225.33 and 763.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.24, 1,225.33 and 763.17 is: 1,138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.24 : 1,225.33 = 763.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.24/1,225.33 = 763.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.24x = 1,225.33 × 763.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.24x = 935,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,135.10/821.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.69

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