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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.10, 1,243.88 and 738.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.10, 1,243.88 and 738.42 is: 1,107.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.10 : 1,243.88 = 738.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.10/1,243.88 = 738.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.10x = 1,243.88 × 738.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.10x = 918,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,502.18/829.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.84

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