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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.60, 1,121.63 and 703.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.60, 1,121.63 and 703.25 is: 970.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.60 : 1,121.63 = 703.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.60/1,121.63 = 703.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.60x = 1,121.63 × 703.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.60x = 788,786.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,786.30/812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.69

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