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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.45, 1,128.01 and 713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.45, 1,128.01 and 713.04 is: 981.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.45 : 1,128.01 = 713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.45/1,128.01 = 713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.45x = 1,128.01 × 713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.45x = 804,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,316.25/819.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.53

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