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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.88, 1,153.60 and 695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.88, 1,153.60 and 695.74 is: 960.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.88 : 1,153.60 = 695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.88/1,153.60 = 695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.88x = 1,153.60 × 695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.88x = 802,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,605.66/835.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.19

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