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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.92, 1,134.86 and 740.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.92, 1,134.86 and 740.90 is: 1,021.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.92 : 1,134.86 = 740.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.92/1,134.86 = 740.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.92x = 1,134.86 × 740.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.92x = 840,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,808.40/822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.74

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