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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.16, 1,144.20 and 705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.16, 1,144.20 and 705.12 is: 974.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.16 : 1,144.20 = 705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.16/1,144.20 = 705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.16x = 1,144.20 × 705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.16x = 806,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,798.30/828.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.21

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