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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.66, 1,239.05 and 745.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.66, 1,239.05 and 745.04 is: 1,115.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.66 : 1,239.05 = 745.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.66/1,239.05 = 745.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.66x = 1,239.05 × 745.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.66x = 923,146.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,146.77/827.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.37

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