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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.72, 1,243.62 and 747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.72, 1,243.62 and 747.72 is: 1,122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.72 : 1,243.62 = 747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.72/1,243.62 = 747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.72x = 1,243.62 × 747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.72x = 929,879.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,879.55/828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.07

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