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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.04, 1,229.22 and 737.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.04, 1,229.22 and 737.76 is: 1,104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.04 : 1,229.22 = 737.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.04/1,229.22 = 737.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.04x = 1,229.22 × 737.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.04x = 906,869.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,869.35/821.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.54

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