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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.34, 1,237.68 and 749.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.34, 1,237.68 and 749.79 is: 1,123.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.34 : 1,237.68 = 749.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.34/1,237.68 = 749.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.34x = 1,237.68 × 749.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.34x = 928,000.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,000.09/826.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.03

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