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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.39, 1,228.81 and 704.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.39, 1,228.81 and 704.07 is: 1,057.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.39 : 1,228.81 = 704.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.39/1,228.81 = 704.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.39x = 1,228.81 × 704.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.39x = 865,169.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,169.57/818.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.17

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