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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.60, 1,135.56 and 706.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.60, 1,135.56 and 706.96 is: 974.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.60 : 1,135.56 = 706.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.60/1,135.56 = 706.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.60x = 1,135.56 × 706.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.60x = 802,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,795.50/823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.74

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