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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.60, 1,149.14 and 692.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.60, 1,149.14 and 692.53 is: 955.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.60 : 1,149.14 = 692.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.60/1,149.14 = 692.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.60x = 1,149.14 × 692.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.60x = 795,810.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,810.46/832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.81

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