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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.92, 1,131.39 and 695.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.92, 1,131.39 and 695.87 is: 961.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.92 : 1,131.39 = 695.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.92/1,131.39 = 695.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.92x = 1,131.39 × 695.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.92x = 787,294.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,294.70/818.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.38

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