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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.20, 1,148.76 and 744.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.20, 1,148.76 and 744.72 is: 1,028.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.20 : 1,148.76 = 744.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.20/1,148.76 = 744.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.20x = 1,148.76 × 744.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.20x = 855,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,504.55/832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.00

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