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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.76, 1,141.74 and 692.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.76, 1,141.74 and 692.78 is: 955.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.76 : 1,141.74 = 692.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.76/1,141.74 = 692.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.76x = 1,141.74 × 692.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.76x = 790,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,974.64/827.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.56

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