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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.70, 1,241.70 and 707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.70, 1,241.70 and 707.20 is: 1,059.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.70 : 1,241.70 = 707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.70/1,241.70 = 707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.70x = 1,241.70 × 707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.70x = 878,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,130.24/828.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.65

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