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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.46, 1,225.07 and 700.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.46, 1,225.07 and 700.50 is: 1,044.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.46 : 1,225.07 = 700.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.46/1,225.07 = 700.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.46x = 1,225.07 × 700.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.46x = 858,158.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,158.03/821.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.67

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