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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.88, 1,126.74 and 693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.88, 1,126.74 and 693.14 is: 954.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.88 : 1,126.74 = 693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.88/1,126.74 = 693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.88x = 1,126.74 × 693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.88x = 780,988.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,988.56/817.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.89

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