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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.28, 1,134.18 and 769.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.28, 1,134.18 and 769.02 is: 1,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.28 : 1,134.18 = 769.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.28/1,134.18 = 769.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.28x = 1,134.18 × 769.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.28x = 872,207.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,207.10/821.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.01

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