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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.48, 1,232.94 and 693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.48, 1,232.94 and 693.32 is: 1,040.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.48 : 1,232.94 = 693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.48/1,232.94 = 693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.48x = 1,232.94 × 693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.48x = 854,821.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,821.96/821.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.59

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