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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.60, 1,122.42 and 682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.60, 1,122.42 and 682.28 is: 942.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.60 : 1,122.42 = 682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.60/1,122.42 = 682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.60x = 1,122.42 × 682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.60x = 765,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,804.72/812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.41

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