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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.33, 1,242.41 and 734.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.33, 1,242.41 and 734.99 is: 1,103.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.33 : 1,242.41 = 734.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.33/1,242.41 = 734.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.33x = 1,242.41 × 734.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.33x = 913,149.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,149.04/827.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.74

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