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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.20, 1,149.66 and 738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.20, 1,149.66 and 738 is: 1,015.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.20 : 1,149.66 = 738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.20/1,149.66 = 738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.20x = 1,149.66 × 738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.20x = 848,449.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,449.08/835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.86

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