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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.23, 1,212.91 and 700.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.23, 1,212.91 and 700.88 is: 1,049.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.23 : 1,212.91 = 700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.23/1,212.91 = 700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.23x = 1,212.91 × 700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.23x = 850,096.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,096.54/810.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.21

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