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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.06, 1,135.71 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.06, 1,135.71 and 699.12 is: 965.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.06 : 1,135.71 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.06/1,135.71 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.06x = 1,135.71 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.06x = 793,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,997.58/822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.86

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