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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.70, 1,148.07 and 744.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.70, 1,148.07 and 744.22 is: 1,027.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.70 : 1,148.07 = 744.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.70/1,148.07 = 744.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.70x = 1,148.07 × 744.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.70x = 854,416.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,416.66/831.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.31

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