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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.13, 1,229.98 and 736.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.13, 1,229.98 and 736.04 is: 1,102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.13 : 1,229.98 = 736.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.13/1,229.98 = 736.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.13x = 1,229.98 × 736.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.13x = 905,314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,314.48/821.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.52

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