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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.98, 1,144.80 and 756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.98, 1,144.80 and 756 is: 1,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.98 : 1,144.80 = 756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.98/1,144.80 = 756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.98x = 1,144.80 × 756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.98x = 865,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,468.80/829.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.76

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