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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.59, 1,213.22 and 698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.59, 1,213.22 and 698.24 is: 1,048.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.59 : 1,213.22 = 698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.59/1,213.22 = 698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.59x = 1,213.22 × 698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.59x = 847,123.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,123.51/807.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.95

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