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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.96, 1,129.36 and 694.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.96, 1,129.36 and 694.96 is: 958.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.96 : 1,129.36 = 694.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.96/1,129.36 = 694.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.96x = 1,129.36 × 694.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.96x = 784,860.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,860.03/818.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.36

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