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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.48, 1,127.56 and 682.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.48, 1,127.56 and 682.51 is: 941.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.48 : 1,127.56 = 682.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.48/1,127.56 = 682.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.48x = 1,127.56 × 682.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.48x = 769,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,570.98/817.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.39

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