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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.92, 1,126.85 and 712.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.92, 1,126.85 and 712.26 is: 982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.92 : 1,126.85 = 712.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.92/1,126.85 = 712.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.92x = 1,126.85 × 712.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.92x = 802,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,606.62/816.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.48

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