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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.75, 1,219.14 and 696.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.75, 1,219.14 and 696.47 is: 1,044.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.75 : 1,219.14 = 696.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.75/1,219.14 = 696.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.75x = 1,219.14 × 696.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.75x = 849,088.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,088.34/812.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.72

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