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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.69, 1,227.12 and 730.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.69, 1,227.12 and 730.97 is: 1,091.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.69 : 1,227.12 = 730.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.69/1,227.12 = 730.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.69x = 1,227.12 × 730.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.69x = 896,983.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,983.63/821.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.63

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