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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.01, 1,129.68 and 705.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.01, 1,129.68 and 705.75 is: 974.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.01 : 1,129.68 = 705.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.01/1,129.68 = 705.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.01x = 1,129.68 × 705.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.01x = 797,271.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,271.66/818.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.65

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