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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.40, 1,117.96 and 699.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.40, 1,117.96 and 699.84 is: 965.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.40 : 1,117.96 = 699.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.40/1,117.96 = 699.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.40x = 1,117.96 × 699.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.40x = 782,393.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,393.13/810.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.44

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