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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.69, 1,223.20 and 732.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.69, 1,223.20 and 732.09 is: 1,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.69 : 1,223.20 = 732.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.69/1,223.20 = 732.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.69x = 1,223.20 × 732.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.69x = 895,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,492.49/819.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.48

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