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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.29, 1,125.63 and 746.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.29, 1,125.63 and 746.04 is: 1,023.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.29 : 1,125.63 = 746.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.29/1,125.63 = 746.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.29x = 1,125.63 × 746.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.29x = 839,765.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,765.01/820.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.74

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