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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.08, 1,225.84 and 695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.08, 1,225.84 and 695.84 is: 1,042.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.08 : 1,225.84 = 695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.08/1,225.84 = 695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.08x = 1,225.84 × 695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.08x = 852,988.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,988.51/818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.67

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