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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.41, 1,141.25 and 707.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.41, 1,141.25 and 707.70 is: 977.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.41 : 1,141.25 = 707.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.41/1,141.25 = 707.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.41x = 1,141.25 × 707.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.41x = 807,662.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,662.63/826.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.31

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