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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.33, 1,147.27 and 725.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.33, 1,147.27 and 725.26 is: 1,002.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.33 : 1,147.27 = 725.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.33/1,147.27 = 725.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.33x = 1,147.27 × 725.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.33x = 832,067.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,067.99/830.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.09

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