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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.91, 1,135.96 and 691.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.91, 1,135.96 and 691.64 is: 953.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.91 : 1,135.96 = 691.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.91/1,135.96 = 691.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.91x = 1,135.96 × 691.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.91x = 785,672.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,672.23/823.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.60

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