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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.04, 1,127.73 and 734.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.04, 1,127.73 and 734.01 is: 1,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.04 : 1,127.73 = 734.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.04/1,127.73 = 734.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.04x = 1,127.73 × 734.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.04x = 827,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,765.10/817.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.13

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