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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.24, 1,136.88 and 718.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.24, 1,136.88 and 718.47 is: 993.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.24 : 1,136.88 = 718.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.24/1,136.88 = 718.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.24x = 1,136.88 × 718.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.24x = 816,814.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,814.17/822.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.40

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