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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.43, 1,216.55 and 698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.43, 1,216.55 and 698.52 is: 1,042.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.43 : 1,216.55 = 698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.43/1,216.55 = 698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.43x = 1,216.55 × 698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.43x = 849,781.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,781.01/815.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.13

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