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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.84, 1,161.90 and 719.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.84, 1,161.90 and 719.22 is: 990.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.84 : 1,161.90 = 719.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.84/1,161.90 = 719.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.84x = 1,161.90 × 719.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.84x = 835,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,661.72/843.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.31

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