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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.94, 1,130.09 and 732.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.94, 1,130.09 and 732.58 is: 1,007.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.94 : 1,130.09 = 732.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.94/1,130.09 = 732.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.94x = 1,130.09 × 732.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.94x = 827,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,881.33/821.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.23

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