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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.46, 1,245.94 and 741.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.46, 1,245.94 and 741.33 is: 1,109.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.46 : 1,245.94 = 741.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.46/1,245.94 = 741.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.46x = 1,245.94 × 741.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.46x = 923,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,650.85/832.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.55

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