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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.99, 1,234.39 and 731.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.99, 1,234.39 and 731.96 is: 1,096.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.99 : 1,234.39 = 731.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.99/1,234.39 = 731.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.99x = 1,234.39 × 731.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.99x = 903,524.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,524.10/823.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.52

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