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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.33, 1,236.08 and 755.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.33, 1,236.08 and 755.41 is: 1,134.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.33 : 1,236.08 = 755.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.33/1,236.08 = 755.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.33x = 1,236.08 × 755.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.33x = 933,747.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,747.19/823.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.11

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