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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.38, 1,216.50 and 697.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.38, 1,216.50 and 697.58 is: 1,044.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.38 : 1,216.50 = 697.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.38/1,216.50 = 697.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.38x = 1,216.50 × 697.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.38x = 848,606.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,606.07/812.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.59

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