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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.32, 1,141.36 and 687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.32, 1,141.36 and 687 is: 948.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.32 : 1,141.36 = 687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.32/1,141.36 = 687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.32x = 1,141.36 × 687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.32x = 784,114.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,114.32/826.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.92

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