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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.41, 1,253.21 and 730.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.41, 1,253.21 and 730.35 is: 1,099.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.41 : 1,253.21 = 730.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.41/1,253.21 = 730.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.41x = 1,253.21 × 730.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.41x = 915,278.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,278.27/832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.55

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