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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.98, 1,232.71 and 766.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.98, 1,232.71 and 766.01 is: 1,147.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.98 : 1,232.71 = 766.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.98/1,232.71 = 766.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.98x = 1,232.71 × 766.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.98x = 944,260.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,260.11/822.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.37

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