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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.76, 1,232.84 and 754.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.76, 1,232.84 and 754.26 is: 1,131.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.76 : 1,232.84 = 754.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.76/1,232.84 = 754.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.76x = 1,232.84 × 754.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.76x = 929,881.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,881.90/821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.57

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