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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.96, 1,228.32 and 704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.96, 1,228.32 and 704.40 is: 1,055.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.96 : 1,228.32 = 704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.96/1,228.32 = 704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.96x = 1,228.32 × 704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.96x = 865,228.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,228.61/819.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.21

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