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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.35, 1,235.04 and 707.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.35, 1,235.04 and 707.71 is: 1,060.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.35 : 1,235.04 = 707.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.35/1,235.04 = 707.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.35x = 1,235.04 × 707.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.35x = 874,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,050.16/824.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.29

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