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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.18, 1,134.03 and 689.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.18, 1,134.03 and 689.94 is: 950.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.18 : 1,134.03 = 689.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.18/1,134.03 = 689.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.18x = 1,134.03 × 689.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.18x = 782,406.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,406.99/823.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.47

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