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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.77, 1,227.60 and 697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.77, 1,227.60 and 697.68 is: 1,044.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.77 : 1,227.60 = 697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.77/1,227.60 = 697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.77x = 1,227.60 × 697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.77x = 856,471.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,471.97/819.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.78

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