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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.73, 1,227.16 and 699.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.73, 1,227.16 and 699.61 is: 1,043.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.73 : 1,227.16 = 699.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.73/1,227.16 = 699.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.73x = 1,227.16 × 699.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.73x = 858,533.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,533.41/822.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.52

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