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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.37, 1,124.03 and 720.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.37, 1,124.03 and 720.46 is: 991.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.37 : 1,124.03 = 720.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.37/1,124.03 = 720.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.37x = 1,124.03 × 720.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.37x = 809,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,818.92/816.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.97

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