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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.46, 1,217.07 and 696.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.46, 1,217.07 and 696.90 is: 1,043.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.46 : 1,217.07 = 696.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.46/1,217.07 = 696.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.46x = 1,217.07 × 696.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.46x = 848,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,176.08/812.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.96

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