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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.83, 1,232.33 and 752.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.83, 1,232.33 and 752.91 is: 1,130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.83 : 1,232.33 = 752.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.83/1,232.33 = 752.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.83x = 1,232.33 × 752.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.83x = 927,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,829.82/820.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.36

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