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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.02, 1,133.30 and 687.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.02, 1,133.30 and 687.98 is: 949.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.02 : 1,133.30 = 687.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.02/1,133.30 = 687.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.02x = 1,133.30 × 687.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.02x = 779,687.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,687.73/821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.66

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