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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.89, 1,136.41 and 678.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.89, 1,136.41 and 678.37 is: 934.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.89 : 1,136.41 = 678.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.89/1,136.41 = 678.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.89x = 1,136.41 × 678.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.89x = 770,906.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,906.45/824.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.56

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