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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.04, 1,125.29 and 745.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.04, 1,125.29 and 745.79 is: 1,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.04 : 1,125.29 = 745.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.04/1,125.29 = 745.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.04x = 1,125.29 × 745.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.04x = 839,220.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,220.67/820.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.40

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