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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.24, 1,115.28 and 746.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.24, 1,115.28 and 746.52 is: 1,027.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.24 : 1,115.28 = 746.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.24/1,115.28 = 746.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.24x = 1,115.28 × 746.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.24x = 832,578.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,578.83/810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.57

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