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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.04, 1,140.17 and 719.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.04, 1,140.17 and 719.37 is: 995.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.04 : 1,140.17 = 719.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.04/1,140.17 = 719.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.04x = 1,140.17 × 719.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.04x = 820,200.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,200.50/824.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.34

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