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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.09, 1,142.87 and 696.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.09, 1,142.87 and 696.25 is: 959.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.09 : 1,142.87 = 696.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.09/1,142.87 = 696.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.09x = 1,142.87 × 696.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.09x = 795,723.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,723.24/829.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.75

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