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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.34, 1,127.52 and 704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.34, 1,127.52 and 704.70 is: 967.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.34 : 1,127.52 = 704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.34/1,127.52 = 704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.34x = 1,127.52 × 704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.34x = 794,563.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,563.34/821.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.40

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