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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.17, 1,131.74 and 696.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.17, 1,131.74 and 696.12 is: 961.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.17 : 1,131.74 = 696.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.17/1,131.74 = 696.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.17x = 1,131.74 × 696.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.17x = 787,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,826.85/819.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.74

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