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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.22, 1,126.76 and 711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.22, 1,126.76 and 711.92 is: 981.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.22 : 1,126.76 = 711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.22/1,126.76 = 711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.22x = 1,126.76 × 711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.22x = 802,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,162.98/817.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.58

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