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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.66, 1,223.19 and 732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.66, 1,223.19 and 732.08 is: 1,092.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.66 : 1,223.19 = 732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.66/1,223.19 = 732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.66x = 1,223.19 × 732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.66x = 895,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,469.88/819.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.49

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