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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.68, 1,137.49 and 733.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.68, 1,137.49 and 733.34 is: 1,006.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.68 : 1,137.49 = 733.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.68/1,137.49 = 733.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.68x = 1,137.49 × 733.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.68x = 834,167.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,167.93/828.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.63

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