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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.67, 1,181.67 and 690.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.67, 1,181.67 and 690.89 is: 953.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.67 : 1,181.67 = 690.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.67/1,181.67 = 690.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.67x = 1,181.67 × 690.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.67x = 816,403.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,403.99/856.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.00

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