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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.16, 1,141.44 and 703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.16, 1,141.44 and 703.12 is: 971.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.16 : 1,141.44 = 703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.16/1,141.44 = 703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.16x = 1,141.44 × 703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.16x = 802,569.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,569.29/826.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.45

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