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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.44, 1,237.17 and 747.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.44, 1,237.17 and 747.55 is: 1,121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.44 : 1,237.17 = 747.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.44/1,237.17 = 747.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.44x = 1,237.17 × 747.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.44x = 924,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,846.43/824.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.79

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