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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.80, 1,134.36 and 676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.80, 1,134.36 and 676 is: 933.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.80 : 1,134.36 = 676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.80/1,134.36 = 676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.80x = 1,134.36 × 676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.80x = 766,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,827.36/821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.11

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