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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.80, 1,119.30 and 706.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.80, 1,119.30 and 706.41 is: 972.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.80 : 1,119.30 = 706.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.80/1,119.30 = 706.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.80x = 1,119.30 × 706.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.80x = 790,679.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,679.12/812.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.78

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