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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.63, 1,230.72 and 736.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.63, 1,230.72 and 736.53 is: 1,103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.63 : 1,230.72 = 736.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.63/1,230.72 = 736.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.63x = 1,230.72 × 736.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.63x = 906,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,462.20/821.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.26

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