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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.36, 1,139.43 and 693.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.36, 1,139.43 and 693.79 is: 956.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.36 : 1,139.43 = 693.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.36/1,139.43 = 693.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.36x = 1,139.43 × 693.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.36x = 790,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,525.14/826.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.64

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