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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.76, 1,234.34 and 755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.76, 1,234.34 and 755.26 is: 1,133.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.76 : 1,234.34 = 755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.76/1,234.34 = 755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.76x = 1,234.34 × 755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.76x = 932,247.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,247.63/822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.07

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