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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.76, 1,134.08 and 718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.76, 1,134.08 and 718.08 is: 991.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.76 : 1,134.08 = 718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.76/1,134.08 = 718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.76x = 1,134.08 × 718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.76x = 814,360.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,360.17/821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.00

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