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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.80, 1,231.08 and 773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.80, 1,231.08 and 773.20 is: 1,158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.80 : 1,231.08 = 773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.80/1,231.08 = 773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.80x = 1,231.08 × 773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.80x = 951,871.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,871.06/821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.28

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