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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.97, 1,225.88 and 699.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.97, 1,225.88 and 699.35 is: 1,042.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.97 : 1,225.88 = 699.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.97/1,225.88 = 699.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.97x = 1,225.88 × 699.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.97x = 857,309.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,309.55/821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.99

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