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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.38, 1,248.39 and 746.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.38, 1,248.39 and 746.22 is: 1,124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.38 : 1,248.39 = 746.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.38/1,248.39 = 746.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.38x = 1,248.39 × 746.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.38x = 931,573.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,573.59/828.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.57

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