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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.01, 1,132.87 and 717.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.01, 1,132.87 and 717.91 is: 988.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.01 : 1,132.87 = 717.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.01/1,132.87 = 717.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.01x = 1,132.87 × 717.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.01x = 813,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,298.70/823.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.20

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