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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.84, 1,131.72 and 734.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.84, 1,131.72 and 734.48 is: 1,011.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.84 : 1,131.72 = 734.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.84/1,131.72 = 734.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.84x = 1,131.72 × 734.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.84x = 831,225.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,225.71/821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.42

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