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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.67, 1,229.36 and 718.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.67, 1,229.36 and 718.07 is: 1,075.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.67 : 1,229.36 = 718.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.67/1,229.36 = 718.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.67x = 1,229.36 × 718.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.67x = 882,756.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,756.80/820.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.66

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