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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.44, 1,125.16 and 736.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.44, 1,125.16 and 736.92 is: 1,015.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.44 : 1,125.16 = 736.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.44/1,125.16 = 736.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.44x = 1,125.16 × 736.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.44x = 829,152.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,152.91/816.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.57

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