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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.68, 1,244.96 and 693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.68, 1,244.96 and 693.44 is: 1,038.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.68 : 1,244.96 = 693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.68/1,244.96 = 693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.68x = 1,244.96 × 693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.68x = 863,305.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,305.06/831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.03

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