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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.09, 1,229.40 and 704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.09, 1,229.40 and 704.70 is: 1,057.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.09 : 1,229.40 = 704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.09/1,229.40 = 704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.09x = 1,229.40 × 704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.09x = 866,358.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,358.18/819.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.71

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