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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.22, 1,139.70 and 691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.22, 1,139.70 and 691.28 is: 953.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.22 : 1,139.70 = 691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.22/1,139.70 = 691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.22x = 1,139.70 × 691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.22x = 787,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,851.82/826.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.56

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