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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.62, 1,124.38 and 720.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.62, 1,124.38 and 720.71 is: 992.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.62 : 1,124.38 = 720.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.62/1,124.38 = 720.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.62x = 1,124.38 × 720.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.62x = 810,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,347.30/816.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.32

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