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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.08, 1,123.72 and 691.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.08, 1,123.72 and 691.96 is: 953.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.08 : 1,123.72 = 691.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.08/1,123.72 = 691.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.08x = 1,123.72 × 691.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.08x = 777,569.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,569.29/815.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.98

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