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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.64, 1,229.34 and 733.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.64, 1,229.34 and 733.62 is: 1,098.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.64 : 1,229.34 = 733.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.64/1,229.34 = 733.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.64x = 1,229.34 × 733.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.64x = 901,868.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,868.41/820.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.98

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