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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818, 1,232.64 and 740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818, 1,232.64 and 740.96 is: 1,116.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818 : 1,232.64 = 740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818/1,232.64 = 740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818x = 1,232.64 × 740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818x = 913,336.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,336.93/818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.55

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