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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.48, 1,235.94 and 695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.48, 1,235.94 and 695.32 is: 1,043.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.48 : 1,235.94 = 695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.48/1,235.94 = 695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.48x = 1,235.94 × 695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.48x = 859,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,373.80/823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.59

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