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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.72, 1,236.67 and 736.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.72, 1,236.67 and 736.68 is: 1,099.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.72 : 1,236.67 = 736.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.72/1,236.67 = 736.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.72x = 1,236.67 × 736.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.72x = 911,030.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,030.06/828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.32

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