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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.01, 1,139.54 and 687.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.01, 1,139.54 and 687.15 is: 946.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.01 : 1,139.54 = 687.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.01/1,139.54 = 687.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.01x = 1,139.54 × 687.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.01x = 783,031.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,031.48/827.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.82

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