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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.55, 1,138.41 and 694.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.55, 1,138.41 and 694.71 is: 955.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.55 : 1,138.41 = 694.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.55/1,138.41 = 694.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.55x = 1,138.41 × 694.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.55x = 790,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,864.81/827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.67

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