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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.44, 1,142.64 and 720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.44, 1,142.64 and 720 is: 991.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.44 : 1,142.64 = 720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.44/1,142.64 = 720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.44x = 1,142.64 × 720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.44x = 822,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,700.80/829.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.88

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