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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.06, 1,221.88 and 708.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.06, 1,221.88 and 708.71 is: 1,058.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.06 : 1,221.88 = 708.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.06/1,221.88 = 708.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.06x = 1,221.88 × 708.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.06x = 865,959.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,959.86/818.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.55

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