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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.16, 1,135.27 and 762.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.16, 1,135.27 and 762.80 is: 1,053.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.16 : 1,135.27 = 762.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.16/1,135.27 = 762.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.16x = 1,135.27 × 762.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.16x = 865,981.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,981.33/822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.30

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