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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.67, 1,145.37 and 750.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.67, 1,145.37 and 750.71 is: 1,036.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.67 : 1,145.37 = 750.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.67/1,145.37 = 750.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.67x = 1,145.37 × 750.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.67x = 859,834.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,834.99/829.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.36

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