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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.54, 1,133.96 and 714.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.54, 1,133.96 and 714.87 is: 989.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.54 : 1,133.96 = 714.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.54/1,133.96 = 714.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.54x = 1,133.96 × 714.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.54x = 810,630.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,630.41/819.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.13

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