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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.80, 1,244.70 and 733.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.80, 1,244.70 and 733.68 is: 1,100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.80 : 1,244.70 = 733.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.80/1,244.70 = 733.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.80x = 1,244.70 × 733.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.80x = 913,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,211.50/829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.52

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