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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.02, 1,128.29 and 698.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.02, 1,128.29 and 698.30 is: 964.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.02 : 1,128.29 = 698.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.02/1,128.29 = 698.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.02x = 1,128.29 × 698.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.02x = 787,884.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,884.91/817.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.34

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