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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.76, 1,145.12 and 726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.76, 1,145.12 and 726.08 is: 1,002.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.76 : 1,145.12 = 726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.76/1,145.12 = 726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.76x = 1,145.12 × 726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.76x = 831,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,448.73/829.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.04

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