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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.20, 1,232.28 and 769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.20, 1,232.28 and 769.92 is: 1,152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.20 : 1,232.28 = 769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.20/1,232.28 = 769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.20x = 1,232.28 × 769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.20x = 948,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,757.02/823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.52

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