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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.80, 1,244.70 and 736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.80, 1,244.70 and 736.20 is: 1,104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.80 : 1,244.70 = 736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.80/1,244.70 = 736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.80x = 1,244.70 × 736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.80x = 916,348.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,348.14/829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.30

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