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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.76, 1,222.49 and 698.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.76, 1,222.49 and 698.93 is: 1,048.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.76 : 1,222.49 = 698.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.76/1,222.49 = 698.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.76x = 1,222.49 × 698.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.76x = 854,435.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,435.15/814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.70

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