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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.23, 1,132.72 and 715.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.23, 1,132.72 and 715.47 is: 989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.23 : 1,132.72 = 715.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.23/1,132.72 = 715.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.23x = 1,132.72 × 715.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.23x = 810,421.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,421.14/819.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.25

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