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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.61, 1,152.29 and 693.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.61, 1,152.29 and 693.59 is: 956.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.61 : 1,152.29 = 693.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.61/1,152.29 = 693.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.61x = 1,152.29 × 693.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.61x = 799,216.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,216.82/835.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.45

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