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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.41, 1,134.35 and 702.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.41, 1,134.35 and 702.70 is: 970.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.41 : 1,134.35 = 702.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.41/1,134.35 = 702.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.41x = 1,134.35 × 702.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.41x = 797,107.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,107.75/821.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.41

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