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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.28, 1,222.80 and 695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.28, 1,222.80 and 695.84 is: 1,041.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.28 : 1,222.80 = 695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.28/1,222.80 = 695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.28x = 1,222.80 × 695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.28x = 850,873.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,873.15/817.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.10

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