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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.08, 1,231.62 and 676.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.08, 1,231.62 and 676.36 is: 1,014.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.08 : 1,231.62 = 676.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.08/1,231.62 = 676.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.08x = 1,231.62 × 676.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.08x = 833,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,018.50/821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.54

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