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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.46, 1,244.41 and 738.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.46, 1,244.41 and 738.79 is: 1,108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.46 : 1,244.41 = 738.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.46/1,244.41 = 738.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.46x = 1,244.41 × 738.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.46x = 919,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,356.86/829.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.38

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