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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.36, 1,133.76 and 738.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.36, 1,133.76 and 738.32 is: 1,019.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.36 : 1,133.76 = 738.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.36/1,133.76 = 738.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.36x = 1,133.76 × 738.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.36x = 837,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,077.68/821.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.14

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