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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.43, 1,219.04 and 704.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.43, 1,219.04 and 704.97 is: 1,057.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.43 : 1,219.04 = 704.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.43/1,219.04 = 704.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.43x = 1,219.04 × 704.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.43x = 859,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,383.10/812.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.79

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