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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.93, 1,223.18 and 703.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.93, 1,223.18 and 703.71 is: 1,051.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.93 : 1,223.18 = 703.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.93/1,223.18 = 703.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.93x = 1,223.18 × 703.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.93x = 860,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,764.00/818.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.08

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