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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.44, 1,214.37 and 691.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.44, 1,214.37 and 691.11 is: 1,034.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.44 : 1,214.37 = 691.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.44/1,214.37 = 691.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.44x = 1,214.37 × 691.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.44x = 839,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,263.25/811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.29

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