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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.99, 1,135.29 and 682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.99, 1,135.29 and 682.32 is: 941.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.99 : 1,135.29 = 682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.99/1,135.29 = 682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.99x = 1,135.29 × 682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.99x = 774,631.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,631.07/822.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.24

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