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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.12, 1,133.28 and 673.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.12, 1,133.28 and 673.46 is: 929.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.12 : 1,133.28 = 673.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.12/1,133.28 = 673.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.12x = 1,133.28 × 673.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.12x = 763,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,218.75/821.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.49

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