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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.76, 1,135.46 and 719.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.76, 1,135.46 and 719.08 is: 992.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.76 : 1,135.46 = 719.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.76/1,135.46 = 719.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.76x = 1,135.46 × 719.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.76x = 816,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,486.58/822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.38

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