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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.06, 1,119.27 and 717.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.06, 1,119.27 and 717.65 is: 984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.06 : 1,119.27 = 717.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.06/1,119.27 = 717.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.06x = 1,119.27 × 717.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.06x = 803,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,244.12/816.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.30

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