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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.55, 1,121.88 and 682.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.55, 1,121.88 and 682.71 is: 939.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.55 : 1,121.88 = 682.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.55/1,121.88 = 682.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.55x = 1,121.88 × 682.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.55x = 765,918.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,918.69/815.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.14

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