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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.57, 1,219.14 and 740.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.57, 1,219.14 and 740.07 is: 1,104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.57 : 1,219.14 = 740.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.57/1,219.14 = 740.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.57x = 1,219.14 × 740.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.57x = 902,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,248.94/816.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.93

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