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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.51, 1,133.12 and 708.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.51, 1,133.12 and 708.23 is: 978.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.51 : 1,133.12 = 708.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.51/1,133.12 = 708.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.51x = 1,133.12 × 708.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.51x = 802,506.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,506.04/820.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.06

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