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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.54, 1,237.31 and 747.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.54, 1,237.31 and 747.64 is: 1,121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.54 : 1,237.31 = 747.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.54/1,237.31 = 747.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.54x = 1,237.31 × 747.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.54x = 925,056.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,056.26/824.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.91

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