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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.28, 1,229.02 and 763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.28, 1,229.02 and 763.28 is: 1,139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.28 : 1,229.02 = 763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.28/1,229.02 = 763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.28x = 1,229.02 × 763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.28x = 938,086.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,086.39/823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.45

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