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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.44, 1,227.70 and 706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.44, 1,227.70 and 706.60 is: 1,056.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.44 : 1,227.70 = 706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.44/1,227.70 = 706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.44x = 1,227.70 × 706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.44x = 867,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,492.82/821.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.06

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