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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.39, 1,118.29 and 705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.39, 1,118.29 and 705.28 is: 972.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.39 : 1,118.29 = 705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.39/1,118.29 = 705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.39x = 1,118.29 × 705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.39x = 788,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,707.57/811.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.04

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