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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.36, 1,220.63 and 695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.36, 1,220.63 and 695.24 is: 1,036.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.36 : 1,220.63 = 695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.36/1,220.63 = 695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.36x = 1,220.63 × 695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.36x = 848,627.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,627.33/818.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.99

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