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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.46, 1,119.08 and 693.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.46, 1,119.08 and 693.88 is: 956.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.46 : 1,119.08 = 693.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.46/1,119.08 = 693.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.46x = 1,119.08 × 693.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.46x = 776,506.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,506.17/811.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.92

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