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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.83, 1,129.95 and 724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.83, 1,129.95 and 724.68 is: 1,001.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.83 : 1,129.95 = 724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.83/1,129.95 = 724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.83x = 1,129.95 × 724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.83x = 818,852.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,852.17/817.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.25

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