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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.29, 1,128.56 and 678.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.29, 1,128.56 and 678.81 is: 933.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.29 : 1,128.56 = 678.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.29/1,128.56 = 678.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.29x = 1,128.56 × 678.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.29x = 766,074.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,074.42/820.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.91

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