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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.88, 1,126.62 and 758.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.88, 1,126.62 and 758.08 is: 1,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.88 : 1,126.62 = 758.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.88/1,126.62 = 758.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.88x = 1,126.62 × 758.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.88x = 854,068.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,068.09/817.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.25

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