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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819, 1,126.80 and 708.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819, 1,126.80 and 708.12 is: 974.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819 : 1,126.80 = 708.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819/1,126.80 = 708.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819x = 1,126.80 × 708.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819x = 797,909.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,909.62/819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.25

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