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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.24, 1,134.96 and 683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.24, 1,134.96 and 683.92 is: 942.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.24 : 1,134.96 = 683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.24/1,134.96 = 683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.24x = 1,134.96 × 683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.24x = 776,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,221.84/823.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.89

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