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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.04, 1,239.60 and 731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.04, 1,239.60 and 731.04 is: 1,095.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.04 : 1,239.60 = 731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.04/1,239.60 = 731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.04x = 1,239.60 × 731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.04x = 906,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,197.18/827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.71

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