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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.82, 1,231.58 and 699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.82, 1,231.58 and 699.60 is: 1,048.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.82 : 1,231.58 = 699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.82/1,231.58 = 699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.82x = 1,231.58 × 699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.82x = 861,613.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,613.37/821.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.42

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