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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.32, 1,126.38 and 692.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.32, 1,126.38 and 692.58 is: 954.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.32 : 1,126.38 = 692.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.32/1,126.38 = 692.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.32x = 1,126.38 × 692.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.32x = 780,108.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,108.26/817.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.47

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