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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.70, 1,222.20 and 699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.70, 1,222.20 and 699.60 is: 1,048.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.70 : 1,222.20 = 699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.70/1,222.20 = 699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.70x = 1,222.20 × 699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.70x = 855,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,051.12/815.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.24

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