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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.95, 1,147.95 and 726.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.95, 1,147.95 and 726.84 is: 1,001.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.95 : 1,147.95 = 726.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.95/1,147.95 = 726.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.95x = 1,147.95 × 726.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.95x = 834,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,375.98/832.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.71

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