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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.96, 1,126.76 and 718.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.96, 1,126.76 and 718.50 is: 990.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.96 : 1,126.76 = 718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.96/1,126.76 = 718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.96x = 1,126.76 × 718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.96x = 809,573.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,573.47/816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.96

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