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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.08, 1,245.04 and 736.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.08, 1,245.04 and 736.72 is: 1,106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.08 : 1,245.04 = 736.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.08/1,245.04 = 736.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.08x = 1,245.04 × 736.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.08x = 917,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,245.87/829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.34

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