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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.22, 1,140.90 and 703.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.22, 1,140.90 and 703.29 is: 969.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.22 : 1,140.90 = 703.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.22/1,140.90 = 703.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.22x = 1,140.90 × 703.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.22x = 802,383.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,383.56/827.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.98

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