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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.69, 1,144.68 and 697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.69, 1,144.68 and 697.68 is: 961.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.69 : 1,144.68 = 697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.69/1,144.68 = 697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.69x = 1,144.68 × 697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.69x = 798,621.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,621.65/830.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.40

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