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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.99, 1,131.15 and 679.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.99, 1,131.15 and 679.32 is: 937.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.99 : 1,131.15 = 679.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.99/1,131.15 = 679.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.99x = 1,131.15 × 679.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.99x = 768,412.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,412.82/819.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.10

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