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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,118.39 and 700.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,118.39 and 700.44 is: 966.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,118.39 = 700.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,118.39 = 700.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,118.39 × 700.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 783,361.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,361.59/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.61

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