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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.57, 1,244.58 and 738.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.57, 1,244.58 and 738.90 is: 1,108.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.57 : 1,244.58 = 738.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.57/1,244.58 = 738.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.57x = 1,244.58 × 738.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.57x = 919,620.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,620.16/829.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.55

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