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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.13, 1,125.07 and 721.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.13, 1,125.07 and 721.21 is: 993.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.13 : 1,125.07 = 721.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.13/1,125.07 = 721.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.13x = 1,125.07 × 721.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.13x = 811,408.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,408.13/817.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.00

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