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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.90, 1,229.85 and 711.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.90, 1,229.85 and 711.90 is: 1,067.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.90 : 1,229.85 = 711.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.90/1,229.85 = 711.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.90x = 1,229.85 × 711.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.90x = 875,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,530.22/819.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.85

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