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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.22, 1,251.81 and 693.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.22, 1,251.81 and 693.83 is: 1,043.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.22 : 1,251.81 = 693.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.22/1,251.81 = 693.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.22x = 1,251.81 × 693.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.22x = 868,537.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,537.07/832.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.65

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