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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.02, 1,126.45 and 736.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.02, 1,126.45 and 736.98 is: 1,017.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.02 : 1,126.45 = 736.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.02/1,126.45 = 736.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.02x = 1,126.45 × 736.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.02x = 830,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,171.12/816.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.34

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