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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.15, 1,141.02 and 687.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.15, 1,141.02 and 687.48 is: 947.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.15 : 1,141.02 = 687.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.15/1,141.02 = 687.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.15x = 1,141.02 × 687.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.15x = 784,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,428.43/828.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.21

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