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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.72, 1,125.99 and 676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.72, 1,125.99 and 676.32 is: 932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.72 : 1,125.99 = 676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.72/1,125.99 = 676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.72x = 1,125.99 × 676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.72x = 761,529.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,529.56/816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.42

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