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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.92, 1,216.79 and 703.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.92, 1,216.79 and 703.46 is: 1,055.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.92 : 1,216.79 = 703.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.92/1,216.79 = 703.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.92x = 1,216.79 × 703.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.92x = 855,965.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,965.26/810.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.55

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