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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.52, 1,145.10 and 734.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.52, 1,145.10 and 734.56 is: 1,015.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.52 : 1,145.10 = 734.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.52/1,145.10 = 734.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.52x = 1,145.10 × 734.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.52x = 841,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,144.66/828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.24

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