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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.75, 1,128.94 and 705.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.75, 1,128.94 and 705.98 is: 975.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.75 : 1,128.94 = 705.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.75/1,128.94 = 705.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.75x = 1,128.94 × 705.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.75x = 797,010.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,010.12/816.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.83

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