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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.55, 1,132.52 and 693.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.55, 1,132.52 and 693.81 is: 959.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.55 : 1,132.52 = 693.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.55/1,132.52 = 693.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.55x = 1,132.52 × 693.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.55x = 785,750.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,750.23/818.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.93

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