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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.85, 1,226.40 and 747.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.85, 1,226.40 and 747.76 is: 1,118.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.85 : 1,226.40 = 747.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.85/1,226.40 = 747.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.85x = 1,226.40 × 747.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.85x = 917,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,052.86/819.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.56

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