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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.76, 1,119.90 and 681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.76, 1,119.90 and 681.24 is: 938.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.76 : 1,119.90 = 681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.76/1,119.90 = 681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.76x = 1,119.90 × 681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.76x = 762,920.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,920.68/812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.68

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