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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.27, 1,125.36 and 704.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.27, 1,125.36 and 704.27 is: 969.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.27 : 1,125.36 = 704.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.27/1,125.36 = 704.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.27x = 1,125.36 × 704.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.27x = 792,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,560.10/817.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.77

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