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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.34, 1,230.39 and 753.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.34, 1,230.39 and 753.30 is: 1,128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.34 : 1,230.39 = 753.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.34/1,230.39 = 753.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.34x = 1,230.39 × 753.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.34x = 926,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,852.79/821.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.46

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