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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.33, 1,134.99 and 699.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.33, 1,134.99 and 699.72 is: 963.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.33 : 1,134.99 = 699.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.33/1,134.99 = 699.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.33x = 1,134.99 × 699.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.33x = 794,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,175.20/824.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.42

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