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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.24, 1,128.65 and 683.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.24, 1,128.65 and 683.28 is: 942.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.24 : 1,128.65 = 683.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.24/1,128.65 = 683.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.24x = 1,128.65 × 683.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.24x = 771,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,180.56/818.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.49

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