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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.24, 1,229.26 and 711.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.24, 1,229.26 and 711.51 is: 1,067.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.24 : 1,229.26 = 711.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.24/1,229.26 = 711.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.24x = 1,229.26 × 711.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.24x = 874,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,630.78/819.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.61

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