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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.23, 1,142.51 and 703.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.23, 1,142.51 and 703.89 is: 970.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.23 : 1,142.51 = 703.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.23/1,142.51 = 703.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.23x = 1,142.51 × 703.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.23x = 804,197.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,197.84/828.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.99

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