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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.28, 1,235.34 and 710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.28, 1,235.34 and 710.92 is: 1,068.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.28 : 1,235.34 = 710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.28/1,235.34 = 710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.28x = 1,235.34 × 710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.28x = 878,227.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,227.91/822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.04

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