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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.76, 1,126.08 and 710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.76, 1,126.08 and 710.56 is: 983.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.76 : 1,126.08 = 710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.76/1,126.08 = 710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.76x = 1,126.08 × 710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.76x = 800,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,147.40/813.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.27

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