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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.02, 1,126.91 and 697.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.02, 1,126.91 and 697.30 is: 962.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.02 : 1,126.91 = 697.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.02/1,126.91 = 697.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.02x = 1,126.91 × 697.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.02x = 785,788.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,788.04/816.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.95

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