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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.96, 1,133.78 and 710.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.96, 1,133.78 and 710.38 is: 979.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.96 : 1,133.78 = 710.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.96/1,133.78 = 710.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.96x = 1,133.78 × 710.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.96x = 805,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,414.64/821.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.87

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