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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.20, 1,233.76 and 736.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.20, 1,233.76 and 736.04 is: 1,103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.20 : 1,233.76 = 736.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.20/1,233.76 = 736.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.20x = 1,233.76 × 736.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.20x = 908,096.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,096.71/823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.13

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