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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.64, 1,227.96 and 710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.64, 1,227.96 and 710.64 is: 1,065.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.64 : 1,227.96 = 710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.64/1,227.96 = 710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.64x = 1,227.96 × 710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.64x = 872,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,637.49/818.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.96

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