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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.19, 1,128.51 and 738.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.19, 1,128.51 and 738.99 is: 1,019.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.19 : 1,128.51 = 738.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.19/1,128.51 = 738.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.19x = 1,128.51 × 738.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.19x = 833,957.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,957.60/818.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.27

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