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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.10, 1,243.35 and 708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.10, 1,243.35 and 708.30 is: 1,064.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.10 : 1,243.35 = 708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.10/1,243.35 = 708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.10x = 1,243.35 × 708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.10x = 880,664.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,664.81/827.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.76

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