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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.96, 1,234.66 and 745.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.96, 1,234.66 and 745.04 is: 1,112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.96 : 1,234.66 = 745.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.96/1,234.66 = 745.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.96x = 1,234.66 × 745.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.96x = 919,871.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,871.09/826.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.35

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