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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.26, 1,130.04 and 766.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.26, 1,130.04 and 766.02 is: 1,057.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.26 : 1,130.04 = 766.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.26/1,130.04 = 766.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.26x = 1,130.04 × 766.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.26x = 865,633.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,633.24/818.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.90

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