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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.62, 1,129.73 and 719.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.62, 1,129.73 and 719.21 is: 993.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.62 : 1,129.73 = 719.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.62/1,129.73 = 719.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.62x = 1,129.73 × 719.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.62x = 812,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,513.11/817.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.75

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