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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.52, 1,233.69 and 735.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.52, 1,233.69 and 735.89 is: 1,102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.52 : 1,233.69 = 735.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.52/1,233.69 = 735.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.52x = 1,233.69 × 735.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.52x = 907,856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,856.45/823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.41

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