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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.60, 1,134.18 and 705.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.60, 1,134.18 and 705.96 is: 973.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.60 : 1,134.18 = 705.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.60/1,134.18 = 705.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.60x = 1,134.18 × 705.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.60x = 800,685.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,685.71/822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.36

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