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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.38, 1,133.70 and 714.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.38, 1,133.70 and 714.69 is: 988.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.38 : 1,133.70 = 714.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.38/1,133.70 = 714.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.38x = 1,133.70 × 714.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.38x = 810,244.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,244.05/819.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.86

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