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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.92, 1,223.34 and 716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.92, 1,223.34 and 716.72 is: 1,077.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.92 : 1,223.34 = 716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.92/1,223.34 = 716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.92x = 1,223.34 × 716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.92x = 876,792.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,792.24/813.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.25

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