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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.56, 1,118.88 and 681.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.56, 1,118.88 and 681.34 is: 938.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.56 : 1,118.88 = 681.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.56/1,118.88 = 681.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.56x = 1,118.88 × 681.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.56x = 762,337.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,337.70/812.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.19

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