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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.05, 1,218.67 and 693.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.05, 1,218.67 and 693.93 is: 1,035.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.05 : 1,218.67 = 693.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.05/1,218.67 = 693.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.05x = 1,218.67 × 693.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.05x = 845,671.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,671.67/817.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.03

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