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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.97, 1,133.58 and 674.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.97, 1,133.58 and 674.37 is: 930.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.97 : 1,133.58 = 674.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.97/1,133.58 = 674.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.97x = 1,133.58 × 674.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.97x = 764,452.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,452.34/821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.02

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