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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.64, 1,141.80 and 680.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.64, 1,141.80 and 680.84 is: 940.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.64 : 1,141.80 = 680.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.64/1,141.80 = 680.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.64x = 1,141.80 × 680.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.64x = 777,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,383.11/826.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.41

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