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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.77, 1,142.27 and 737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.77, 1,142.27 and 737.48 is: 1,018.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.77 : 1,142.27 = 737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.77/1,142.27 = 737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.77x = 1,142.27 × 737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.77x = 842,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,391.88/826.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.90

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