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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.66, 1,120.23 and 742.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.66, 1,120.23 and 742.97 is: 1,021.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.66 : 1,120.23 = 742.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.66/1,120.23 = 742.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.66x = 1,120.23 × 742.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.66x = 832,300.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,300.08/814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.66

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