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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.54, 1,135.34 and 715.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.54, 1,135.34 and 715.87 is: 990.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.54 : 1,135.34 = 715.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.54/1,135.34 = 715.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.54x = 1,135.34 × 715.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.54x = 812,755.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,755.85/820.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.51

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