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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.72, 1,151.16 and 695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.72, 1,151.16 and 695.56 is: 958.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.72 : 1,151.16 = 695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.72/1,151.16 = 695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.72x = 1,151.16 × 695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.72x = 800,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,700.85/835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.10

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