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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.34, 1,135.30 and 745.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.34, 1,135.30 and 745.58 is: 1,028.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.34 : 1,135.30 = 745.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.34/1,135.30 = 745.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.34x = 1,135.30 × 745.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.34x = 846,456.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,456.97/823.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.08

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