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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.56, 1,229.60 and 736.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.56, 1,229.60 and 736.08 is: 1,098.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.56 : 1,229.60 = 736.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.56/1,229.60 = 736.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.56x = 1,229.60 × 736.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.56x = 905,080.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,080.29/823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.99

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