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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.38, 1,132.26 and 697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.38, 1,132.26 and 697.86 is: 960.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.38 : 1,132.26 = 697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.38/1,132.26 = 697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.38x = 1,132.26 × 697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.38x = 790,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,158.96/822.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.82

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