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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.31, 1,229.05 and 701.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.31, 1,229.05 and 701.45 is: 1,053.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.31 : 1,229.05 = 701.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.31/1,229.05 = 701.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.31x = 1,229.05 × 701.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.31x = 862,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,117.12/818.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.53

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