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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.91, 1,137.81 and 719.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.91, 1,137.81 and 719.17 is: 994.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.91 : 1,137.81 = 719.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.91/1,137.81 = 719.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.91x = 1,137.81 × 719.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.91x = 818,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,278.82/822.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.37

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