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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.52, 1,245.11 and 736.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.52, 1,245.11 and 736.31 is: 1,105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.52 : 1,245.11 = 736.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.52/1,245.11 = 736.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.52x = 1,245.11 × 736.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.52x = 916,786.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,786.38/829.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.21

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