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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.04, 1,123.38 and 707.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.04, 1,123.38 and 707.08 is: 973.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.04 : 1,123.38 = 707.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.04/1,123.38 = 707.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.04x = 1,123.38 × 707.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.04x = 794,319.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,319.53/816.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.38

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