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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.67, 1,133.81 and 697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.67, 1,133.81 and 697.62 is: 963.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.67 : 1,133.81 = 697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.67/1,133.81 = 697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.67x = 1,133.81 × 697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.67x = 790,959.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,959.38/820.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.80

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