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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.44, 1,131.18 and 685.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.44, 1,131.18 and 685.92 is: 945.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.44 : 1,131.18 = 685.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.44/1,131.18 = 685.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.44x = 1,131.18 × 685.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.44x = 775,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,898.99/820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.71

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