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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.27, 1,230.08 and 740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.27, 1,230.08 and 740.16 is: 1,108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.27 : 1,230.08 = 740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.27/1,230.08 = 740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.27x = 1,230.08 × 740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.27x = 910,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,452.31/821.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.59

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