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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.47, 1,125.63 and 724.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.47, 1,125.63 and 724.59 is: 997.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.47 : 1,125.63 = 724.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.47/1,125.63 = 724.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.47x = 1,125.63 × 724.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.47x = 815,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,620.24/817.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.74

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