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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.72, 1,233.14 and 735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.72, 1,233.14 and 735 is: 1,097.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.72 : 1,233.14 = 735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.72/1,233.14 = 735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.72x = 1,233.14 × 735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.72x = 906,357.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,357.90/825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.66

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