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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.77, 1,143.11 and 718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.77, 1,143.11 and 718.04 is: 990.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.77 : 1,143.11 = 718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.77/1,143.11 = 718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.77x = 1,143.11 × 718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.77x = 820,803.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,803.36/828.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.39

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