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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.16, 1,223.30 and 750.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.16, 1,223.30 and 750.74 is: 1,123.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.16 : 1,223.30 = 750.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.16/1,223.30 = 750.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.16x = 1,223.30 × 750.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.16x = 918,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,380.24/817.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.87

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