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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.99, 1,232.89 and 730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.99, 1,232.89 and 730.96 is: 1,095.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.99 : 1,232.89 = 730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.99/1,232.89 = 730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.99x = 1,232.89 × 730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.99x = 901,189.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,189.62/822.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.02

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