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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.40, 1,245.90 and 735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.40, 1,245.90 and 735.20 is: 1,100.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.40 : 1,245.90 = 735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.40/1,245.90 = 735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.40x = 1,245.90 × 735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.40x = 915,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,985.68/832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.42

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