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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.23, 1,134.10 and 716.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.23, 1,134.10 and 716.47 is: 990.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.23 : 1,134.10 = 716.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.23/1,134.10 = 716.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.23x = 1,134.10 × 716.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.23x = 812,548.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,548.63/820.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.64

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