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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.73, 1,221.19 and 695.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.73, 1,221.19 and 695.61 is: 1,037.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.73 : 1,221.19 = 695.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.73/1,221.19 = 695.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.73x = 1,221.19 × 695.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.73x = 849,475.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,475.03/818.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.55

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