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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.05, 1,140.44 and 703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.05, 1,140.44 and 703.12 is: 969.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.05 : 1,140.44 = 703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.05/1,140.44 = 703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.05x = 1,140.44 × 703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.05x = 801,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,866.17/827.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.55

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