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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.45, 1,222.38 and 702.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.45, 1,222.38 and 702.10 is: 1,057.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.45 : 1,222.38 = 702.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.45/1,222.38 = 702.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.45x = 1,222.38 × 702.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.45x = 858,233.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,233.00/811.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.65

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