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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.56, 1,227.83 and 767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.56, 1,227.83 and 767.88 is: 1,146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.56 : 1,227.83 = 767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.56/1,227.83 = 767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.56x = 1,227.83 × 767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.56x = 942,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,822.26/822.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.21

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