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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.94, 1,139.38 and 678.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.94, 1,139.38 and 678.06 is: 936.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.94 : 1,139.38 = 678.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.94/1,139.38 = 678.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.94x = 1,139.38 × 678.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.94x = 772,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,568.00/824.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.51

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