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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.76, 1,134.36 and 716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.76, 1,134.36 and 716.56 is: 991.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.76 : 1,134.36 = 716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.76/1,134.36 = 716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.76x = 1,134.36 × 716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.76x = 812,837.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,837.00/819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.55

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