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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.62, 1,124.23 and 682.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.62, 1,124.23 and 682.37 is: 940.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.62 : 1,124.23 = 682.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.62/1,124.23 = 682.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.62x = 1,124.23 × 682.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.62x = 767,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,145.32/815.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.57

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