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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820, 1,130.92 and 694.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820, 1,130.92 and 694.59 is: 957.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820 : 1,130.92 = 694.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820/1,130.92 = 694.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820x = 1,130.92 × 694.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820x = 785,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,525.72/820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.96

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