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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.96, 1,128.84 and 748.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.96, 1,128.84 and 748.88 is: 1,032.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.96 : 1,128.84 = 748.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.96/1,128.84 = 748.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.96x = 1,128.84 × 748.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.96x = 845,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,365.70/818.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.24

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