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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.23, 1,123.94 and 738.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.23, 1,123.94 and 738.08 is: 1,016.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.23 : 1,123.94 = 738.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.23/1,123.94 = 738.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.23x = 1,123.94 × 738.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.23x = 829,564.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,564.40/816.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.33

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