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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.46, 1,114.42 and 680.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.46, 1,114.42 and 680.24 is: 934.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.46 : 1,114.42 = 680.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.46/1,114.42 = 680.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.46x = 1,114.42 × 680.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.46x = 758,073.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,073.06/811.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.21

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