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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.45, 1,227.63 and 730.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.45, 1,227.63 and 730.51 is: 1,089.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.45 : 1,227.63 = 730.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.45/1,227.63 = 730.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.45x = 1,227.63 × 730.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.45x = 896,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,795.99/823.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.07

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