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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.82, 1,127.08 and 693.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.82, 1,127.08 and 693.08 is: 955.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.82 : 1,127.08 = 693.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.82/1,127.08 = 693.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.82x = 1,127.08 × 693.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.82x = 781,156.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,156.61/817.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.17

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