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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.70, 1,228.20 and 698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.70, 1,228.20 and 698.20 is: 1,046.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.70 : 1,228.20 = 698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.70/1,228.20 = 698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.70x = 1,228.20 × 698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.70x = 857,529.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,529.24/819.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.15

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