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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.48, 1,136.12 and 764.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.48, 1,136.12 and 764.16 is: 1,055.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.48 : 1,136.12 = 764.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.48/1,136.12 = 764.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.48x = 1,136.12 × 764.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.48x = 868,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,177.46/822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.56

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