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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.72, 1,153.64 and 718.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.72, 1,153.64 and 718.74 is: 989.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.72 : 1,153.64 = 718.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.72/1,153.64 = 718.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.72x = 1,153.64 × 718.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.72x = 829,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,169.01/837.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.79

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