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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.64, 1,140.21 and 681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.64, 1,140.21 and 681.12 is: 938.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.64 : 1,140.21 = 681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.64/1,140.21 = 681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.64x = 1,140.21 × 681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.64x = 776,619.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,619.84/827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.35

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