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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.96, 1,153.32 and 690.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.96, 1,153.32 and 690.64 is: 951.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.96 : 1,153.32 = 690.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.96/1,153.32 = 690.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.96x = 1,153.32 × 690.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.96x = 796,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,528.92/836.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.69

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