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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.30, 1,145.88 and 680.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.30, 1,145.88 and 680.64 is: 941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.30 : 1,145.88 = 680.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.30/1,145.88 = 680.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.30x = 1,145.88 × 680.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.30x = 779,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,931.76/828.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.61

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