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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.76, 1,233.99 and 721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.76, 1,233.99 and 721.28 is: 1,079.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.76 : 1,233.99 = 721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.76/1,233.99 = 721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.76x = 1,233.99 × 721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.76x = 890,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,052.31/824.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.17

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