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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.22, 1,247.29 and 710.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.22, 1,247.29 and 710.03 is: 1,065.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.22 : 1,247.29 = 710.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.22/1,247.29 = 710.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.22x = 1,247.29 × 710.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.22x = 885,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,614.66/831.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.44

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