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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.97, 1,129.13 and 732.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.97, 1,129.13 and 732.61 is: 1,008.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.97 : 1,129.13 = 732.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.97/1,129.13 = 732.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.97x = 1,129.13 × 732.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.97x = 827,208.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,208.12/819.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.83

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