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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.34, 1,129.78 and 741.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.34, 1,129.78 and 741.58 is: 1,022.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.34 : 1,129.78 = 741.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.34/1,129.78 = 741.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.34x = 1,129.78 × 741.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.34x = 837,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,822.25/819.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.56

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