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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.71, 1,139.87 and 684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.71, 1,139.87 and 684.96 is: 944.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.71 : 1,139.87 = 684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.71/1,139.87 = 684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.71x = 1,139.87 × 684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.71x = 780,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,762.79/826.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.43

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