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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.97, 1,150.12 and 694.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.97, 1,150.12 and 694.81 is: 957.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.97 : 1,150.12 = 694.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.97/1,150.12 = 694.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.97x = 1,150.12 × 694.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.97x = 799,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,114.88/834.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.06

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