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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.76, 1,229.72 and 701.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.76, 1,229.72 and 701.90 is: 1,054.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.76 : 1,229.72 = 701.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.76/1,229.72 = 701.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.76x = 1,229.72 × 701.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.76x = 863,137.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,137.39/818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.20

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