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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.18, 1,127.22 and 710.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.18, 1,127.22 and 710.78 is: 981.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.18 : 1,127.22 = 710.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.18/1,127.22 = 710.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.18x = 1,127.22 × 710.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.18x = 801,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,197.13/816.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.65

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