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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.84, 1,122.84 and 679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.84, 1,122.84 and 679.40 is: 937.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.84 : 1,122.84 = 679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.84/1,122.84 = 679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.84x = 1,122.84 × 679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.84x = 762,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,857.50/813.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.36

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