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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.64, 1,137.04 and 684.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.64, 1,137.04 and 684.92 is: 944.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.64 : 1,137.04 = 684.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.64/1,137.04 = 684.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.64x = 1,137.04 × 684.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.64x = 778,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,781.44/824.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.39

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