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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.76, 1,218.37 and 740.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.76, 1,218.37 and 740.53 is: 1,110.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.76 : 1,218.37 = 740.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.76/1,218.37 = 740.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.76x = 1,218.37 × 740.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.76x = 902,238.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,238.51/812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.10

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