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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.74, 1,136.51 and 744.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.74, 1,136.51 and 744.81 is: 1,027.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.74 : 1,136.51 = 744.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.74/1,136.51 = 744.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.74x = 1,136.51 × 744.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.74x = 846,478.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,478.82/823.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.61

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