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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.98, 1,231.68 and 730.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.98, 1,231.68 and 730.37 is: 1,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.98 : 1,231.68 = 730.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.98/1,231.68 = 730.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.98x = 1,231.68 × 730.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.98x = 899,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,575.96/820.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.73

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