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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.66, 1,124.77 and 745.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.66, 1,124.77 and 745.41 is: 1,022.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.66 : 1,124.77 = 745.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.66/1,124.77 = 745.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.66x = 1,124.77 × 745.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.66x = 838,412.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,412.94/819.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.88

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