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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.51, 1,228.42 and 699.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.51, 1,228.42 and 699.63 is: 1,048.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.51 : 1,228.42 = 699.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.51/1,228.42 = 699.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.51x = 1,228.42 × 699.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.51x = 859,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,439.48/819.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.72

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