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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.46, 1,135.03 and 684.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.46, 1,135.03 and 684.08 is: 942.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.46 : 1,135.03 = 684.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.46/1,135.03 = 684.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.46x = 1,135.03 × 684.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.46x = 776,442.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,442.23/823.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.90

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