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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819, 1,222.77 and 697.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819, 1,222.77 and 697.32 is: 1,041.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819 : 1,222.77 = 697.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819/1,222.77 = 697.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819x = 1,222.77 × 697.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819x = 852,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,661.98/819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.10

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