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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.99, 1,129.87 and 762.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.99, 1,129.87 and 762.64 is: 1,052.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.99 : 1,129.87 = 762.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.99/1,129.87 = 762.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.99x = 1,129.87 × 762.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.99x = 861,687.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,687.51/818.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.14

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