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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.21, 1,129.04 and 713.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.21, 1,129.04 and 713.11 is: 982.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.21 : 1,129.04 = 713.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.21/1,129.04 = 713.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.21x = 1,129.04 × 713.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.21x = 805,128.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,128.91/819.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.81

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