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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.32, 1,211.37 and 734.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.32, 1,211.37 and 734.82 is: 1,097.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.32 : 1,211.37 = 734.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.32/1,211.37 = 734.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.32x = 1,211.37 × 734.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.32x = 890,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,138.90/811.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.15

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