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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.60, 1,221.60 and 693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.60, 1,221.60 and 693.80 is: 1,043.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.60 : 1,221.60 = 693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.60/1,221.60 = 693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.60x = 1,221.60 × 693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.60x = 847,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,546.08/812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.01

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