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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.77, 1,143.65 and 738.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.77, 1,143.65 and 738.48 is: 1,020.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.77 : 1,143.65 = 738.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.77/1,143.65 = 738.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.77x = 1,143.65 × 738.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.77x = 844,562.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,562.65/827.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.29

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