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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.72, 1,134.51 and 705.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.72, 1,134.51 and 705.11 is: 972.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.72 : 1,134.51 = 705.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.72/1,134.51 = 705.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.72x = 1,134.51 × 705.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.72x = 799,946.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,946.03/822.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.31

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