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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.42, 1,223.41 and 698.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.42, 1,223.41 and 698.66 is: 1,046.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.42 : 1,223.41 = 698.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.42/1,223.41 = 698.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.42x = 1,223.41 × 698.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.42x = 854,745.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,745.51/816.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.94

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