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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.35, 1,222.65 and 745.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.35, 1,222.65 and 745.26 is: 1,114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.35 : 1,222.65 = 745.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.35/1,222.65 = 745.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.35x = 1,222.65 × 745.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.35x = 911,192.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,192.14/817.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.81

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