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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.60, 1,118.04 and 680.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.60, 1,118.04 and 680.84 is: 936.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.60 : 1,118.04 = 680.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.60/1,118.04 = 680.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.60x = 1,118.04 × 680.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.60x = 761,206.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,206.35/812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.75

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