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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.37, 1,131.30 and 710.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.37, 1,131.30 and 710.85 is: 979.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.37 : 1,131.30 = 710.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.37/1,131.30 = 710.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.37x = 1,131.30 × 710.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.37x = 804,184.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,184.61/821.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.08

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