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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.04, 1,245.60 and 735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.04, 1,245.60 and 735.04 is: 1,101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.04 : 1,245.60 = 735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.04/1,245.60 = 735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.04x = 1,245.60 × 735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.04x = 915,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,565.82/831.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.71

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