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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.22, 1,132.32 and 673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.22, 1,132.32 and 673.38 is: 928.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.22 : 1,132.32 = 673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.22/1,132.32 = 673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.22x = 1,132.32 × 673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.22x = 762,481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,481.64/821.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.47

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