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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.32, 1,129.54 and 700.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.32, 1,129.54 and 700.78 is: 966.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.32 : 1,129.54 = 700.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.32/1,129.54 = 700.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.32x = 1,129.54 × 700.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.32x = 791,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,559.04/819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.12

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