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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.62, 1,131.28 and 712.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.62, 1,131.28 and 712.92 is: 986.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.62 : 1,131.28 = 712.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.62/1,131.28 = 712.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.62x = 1,131.28 × 712.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.62x = 806,512.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,512.14/817.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.41

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