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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.72, 1,231.29 and 730.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.72, 1,231.29 and 730.11 is: 1,095.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.72 : 1,231.29 = 730.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.72/1,231.29 = 730.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.72x = 1,231.29 × 730.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.72x = 898,977.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,977.14/820.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.35

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