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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.29, 1,144.91 and 737.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.29, 1,144.91 and 737.02 is: 1,017.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.29 : 1,144.91 = 737.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.29/1,144.91 = 737.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.29x = 1,144.91 × 737.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.29x = 843,825.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,825.99/829.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.53

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