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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.76, 1,214.90 and 744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.76, 1,214.90 and 744.32 is: 1,113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.76 : 1,214.90 = 744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.76/1,214.90 = 744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.76x = 1,214.90 × 744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.76x = 904,276.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,276.47/811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.98

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