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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.64, 1,134.72 and 710.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.64, 1,134.72 and 710.58 is: 981.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.64 : 1,134.72 = 710.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.64/1,134.72 = 710.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.64x = 1,134.72 × 710.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.64x = 806,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,309.34/821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.34

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