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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.64, 1,208.88 and 693.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.64, 1,208.88 and 693.90 is: 1,036.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.64 : 1,208.88 = 693.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.64/1,208.88 = 693.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.64x = 1,208.88 × 693.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.64x = 838,841.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,841.83/809.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.07

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