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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.79, 1,145.60 and 737.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.79, 1,145.60 and 737.53 is: 1,018.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.79 : 1,145.60 = 737.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.79/1,145.60 = 737.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.79x = 1,145.60 × 737.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.79x = 844,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,908.64/829.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.22

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