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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.45, 1,228.02 and 697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.45, 1,228.02 and 697.23 is: 1,044.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.45 : 1,228.02 = 697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.45/1,228.02 = 697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.45x = 1,228.02 × 697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.45x = 856,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,212.38/819.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.86

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