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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.12, 1,127.08 and 723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.12, 1,127.08 and 723.52 is: 997.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.12 : 1,127.08 = 723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.12/1,127.08 = 723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.12x = 1,127.08 × 723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.12x = 815,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,464.92/817.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.97

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