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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.61, 1,247.54 and 736.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.61, 1,247.54 and 736.65 is: 1,106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.61 : 1,247.54 = 736.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.61/1,247.54 = 736.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.61x = 1,247.54 × 736.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.61x = 918,996.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,996.66/830.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.41

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