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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.91, 1,143.33 and 723.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.91, 1,143.33 and 723.17 is: 999.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.91 : 1,143.33 = 723.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.91/1,143.33 = 723.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.91x = 1,143.33 × 723.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.91x = 826,821.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,821.96/826.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.89

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