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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.95, 1,222.68 and 749.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.95, 1,222.68 and 749.51 is: 1,121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.95 : 1,222.68 = 749.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.95/1,222.68 = 749.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.95x = 1,222.68 × 749.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.95x = 916,410.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,410.89/816.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.75

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