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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.40, 1,135.43 and 705.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.40, 1,135.43 and 705.78 is: 973.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.40 : 1,135.43 = 705.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.40/1,135.43 = 705.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.40x = 1,135.43 × 705.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.40x = 801,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,362.71/823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.24

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