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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.30, 1,144.50 and 679.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.30, 1,144.50 and 679.64 is: 940.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.30 : 1,144.50 = 679.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.30/1,144.50 = 679.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.30x = 1,144.50 × 679.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.30x = 777,847.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,847.98/827.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.22

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