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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.84, 1,225.63 and 744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.84, 1,225.63 and 744.80 is: 1,123.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.84 : 1,225.63 = 744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.84/1,225.63 = 744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.84x = 1,225.63 × 744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.84x = 912,844.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,844.03/812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.04

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