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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.74, 1,143.10 and 722.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.74, 1,143.10 and 722.98 is: 999.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.74 : 1,143.10 = 722.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.74/1,143.10 = 722.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.74x = 1,143.10 × 722.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.74x = 826,438.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,438.44/826.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.64

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