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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.05, 1,126.31 and 689.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.05, 1,126.31 and 689.31 is: 953.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.05 : 1,126.31 = 689.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.05/1,126.31 = 689.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.05x = 1,126.31 × 689.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.05x = 776,373.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,373.30/814.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.72

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