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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.90, 1,247.70 and 730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.90, 1,247.70 and 730.30 is: 1,094.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.90 : 1,247.70 = 730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.90/1,247.70 = 730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.90x = 1,247.70 × 730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.90x = 911,195.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,195.31/832.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.00

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