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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.15, 1,219.27 and 697.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.15, 1,219.27 and 697.33 is: 1,046.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.15 : 1,219.27 = 697.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.15/1,219.27 = 697.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.15x = 1,219.27 × 697.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.15x = 850,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,233.55/812.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.89

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