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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.82, 1,124.93 and 677.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.82, 1,124.93 and 677.54 is: 933.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.82 : 1,124.93 = 677.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.82/1,124.93 = 677.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.82x = 1,124.93 × 677.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.82x = 762,185.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,185.07/816.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.11

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