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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.04, 1,211.38 and 701.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.04, 1,211.38 and 701.69 is: 1,048.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.04 : 1,211.38 = 701.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.04/1,211.38 = 701.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.04x = 1,211.38 × 701.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.04x = 850,013.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,013.23/811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.05

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