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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.43, 1,218.04 and 699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.43, 1,218.04 and 699.52 is: 1,043.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.43 : 1,218.04 = 699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.43/1,218.04 = 699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.43x = 1,218.04 × 699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.43x = 852,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,043.34/816.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.62

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