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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.87, 1,116.78 and 700.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.87, 1,116.78 and 700.30 is: 964.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.87 : 1,116.78 = 700.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.87/1,116.78 = 700.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.87x = 1,116.78 × 700.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.87x = 782,081.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,081.03/810.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.50

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