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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.28, 1,237.56 and 745.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.28, 1,237.56 and 745.16 is: 1,116.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.28 : 1,237.56 = 745.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.28/1,237.56 = 745.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.28x = 1,237.56 × 745.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.28x = 922,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,180.21/826.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.06

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