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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.72, 1,135.89 and 706.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.72, 1,135.89 and 706.11 is: 973.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.72 : 1,135.89 = 706.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.72/1,135.89 = 706.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.72x = 1,135.89 × 706.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.72x = 802,063.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,063.29/823.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.71

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