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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.16, 1,141.02 and 747.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.16, 1,141.02 and 747.45 is: 1,032.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.16 : 1,141.02 = 747.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.16/1,141.02 = 747.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.16x = 1,141.02 × 747.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.16x = 852,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,855.40/826.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.32

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