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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.36, 1,244.33 and 747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.36, 1,244.33 and 747.88 is: 1,114.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.36 : 1,244.33 = 747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.36/1,244.33 = 747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.36x = 1,244.33 × 747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.36x = 930,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,609.52/835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.02

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