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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.24, 1,118.04 and 748.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.24, 1,118.04 and 748.52 is: 1,030.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.24 : 1,118.04 = 748.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.24/1,118.04 = 748.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.24x = 1,118.04 × 748.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.24x = 836,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,875.30/812.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.33

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