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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.73, 1,243.37 and 675.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.73, 1,243.37 and 675.01 is: 1,012.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.73 : 1,243.37 = 675.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.73/1,243.37 = 675.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.73x = 1,243.37 × 675.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.73x = 839,283.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,283.81/828.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.73

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