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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.77, 1,243.38 and 738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.77, 1,243.38 and 738.10 is: 1,107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.77 : 1,243.38 = 738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.77/1,243.38 = 738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.77x = 1,243.38 × 738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.77x = 917,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,738.78/828.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.35

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