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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.48, 1,227.39 and 708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.48, 1,227.39 and 708.30 is: 1,060.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.48 : 1,227.39 = 708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.48/1,227.39 = 708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.48x = 1,227.39 × 708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.48x = 869,360.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,360.34/819.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.87

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