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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.61, 1,150.91 and 692.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.61, 1,150.91 and 692.59 is: 955.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.61 : 1,150.91 = 692.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.61/1,150.91 = 692.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.61x = 1,150.91 × 692.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.61x = 797,103.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,103.00/834.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.07

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