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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.98, 1,123.88 and 697.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.98, 1,123.88 and 697.28 is: 961.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.98 : 1,123.88 = 697.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.98/1,123.88 = 697.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.98x = 1,123.88 × 697.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.98x = 783,659.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,659.05/814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.57

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