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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.99, 1,118.10 and 748.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.99, 1,118.10 and 748.41 is: 1,031.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.99 : 1,118.10 = 748.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.99/1,118.10 = 748.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.99x = 1,118.10 × 748.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.99x = 836,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,797.22/810.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.82

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