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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.67, 1,126.58 and 683.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.67, 1,126.58 and 683.37 is: 943.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.67 : 1,126.58 = 683.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.67/1,126.58 = 683.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.67x = 1,126.58 × 683.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.67x = 769,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,867.56/815.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.85

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