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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.94, 1,118.40 and 686.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.94, 1,118.40 and 686.89 is: 947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.94 : 1,118.40 = 686.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.94/1,118.40 = 686.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.94x = 1,118.40 × 686.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.94x = 768,217.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,217.78/810.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.32

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