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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.92, 1,140.58 and 721.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.92, 1,140.58 and 721.16 is: 997.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.92 : 1,140.58 = 721.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.92/1,140.58 = 721.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.92x = 1,140.58 × 721.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.92x = 822,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,540.67/824.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.12

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