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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,129.02 and 707.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,129.02 and 707.85 is: 976.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,129.02 = 707.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,129.02 = 707.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,129.02 × 707.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 799,176.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,176.81/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.87

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