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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.26, 1,230.27 and 761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.26, 1,230.27 and 761.32 is: 1,140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.26 : 1,230.27 = 761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.26/1,230.27 = 761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.26x = 1,230.27 × 761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.26x = 936,629.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,629.16/821.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.48

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