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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.95, 1,216.42 and 696.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.95, 1,216.42 and 696.13 is: 1,044.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.95 : 1,216.42 = 696.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.95/1,216.42 = 696.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.95x = 1,216.42 × 696.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.95x = 846,786.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,786.45/810.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.19

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