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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.94, 1,126.76 and 720.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.94, 1,126.76 and 720.54 is: 991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.94 : 1,126.76 = 720.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.94/1,126.76 = 720.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.94x = 1,126.76 × 720.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.94x = 811,875.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,875.65/818.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.37

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