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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.95, 1,219.45 and 702.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.95, 1,219.45 and 702.13 is: 1,048.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.95 : 1,219.45 = 702.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.95/1,219.45 = 702.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.95x = 1,219.45 × 702.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.95x = 856,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,212.43/816.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.06

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