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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.64, 1,122.24 and 682.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.64, 1,122.24 and 682.68 is: 942.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.64 : 1,122.24 = 682.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.64/1,122.24 = 682.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.64x = 1,122.24 × 682.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.64x = 766,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,130.80/812.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.77

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