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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.48, 1,197.99 and 697.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.48, 1,197.99 and 697.21 is: 1,043.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.48 : 1,197.99 = 697.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.48/1,197.99 = 697.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.48x = 1,197.99 × 697.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.48x = 835,247.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,247.61/800.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.43

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