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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.98, 1,129.62 and 684.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.98, 1,129.62 and 684.01 is: 943.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.98 : 1,129.62 = 684.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.98/1,129.62 = 684.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.98x = 1,129.62 × 684.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.98x = 772,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,671.38/818.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.46

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