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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.76, 1,132.98 and 715.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.76, 1,132.98 and 715.56 is: 990.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.76 : 1,132.98 = 715.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.76/1,132.98 = 715.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.76x = 1,132.98 × 715.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.76x = 810,715.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,715.17/818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.17

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