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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.69, 1,126.35 and 692.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.69, 1,126.35 and 692.63 is: 955.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.69 : 1,126.35 = 692.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.69/1,126.35 = 692.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.69x = 1,126.35 × 692.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.69x = 780,138.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,138.17/816.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.24

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