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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.24, 1,138.26 and 719.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.24, 1,138.26 and 719.47 is: 994.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.24 : 1,138.26 = 719.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.24/1,138.26 = 719.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.24x = 1,138.26 × 719.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.24x = 818,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,943.92/823.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.78

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