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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.59, 1,214.72 and 699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.59, 1,214.72 and 699.24 is: 1,050.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.59 : 1,214.72 = 699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.59/1,214.72 = 699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.59x = 1,214.72 × 699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.59x = 849,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,380.81/808.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.45

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