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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.94, 1,121.28 and 704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.94, 1,121.28 and 704.06 is: 968.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.94 : 1,121.28 = 704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.94/1,121.28 = 704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.94x = 1,121.28 × 704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.94x = 789,448.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,448.40/814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.72

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