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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.29, 1,237.97 and 723.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.29, 1,237.97 and 723.35 is: 1,081.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.29 : 1,237.97 = 723.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.29/1,237.97 = 723.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.29x = 1,237.97 × 723.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.29x = 895,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,475.79/828.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.12

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