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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.22, 1,131.80 and 715.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.22, 1,131.80 and 715.12 is: 985.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.22 : 1,131.80 = 715.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.22/1,131.80 = 715.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.22x = 1,131.80 × 715.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.22x = 809,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,372.82/821.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.57

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