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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.52, 1,144.80 and 681.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.52, 1,144.80 and 681.04 is: 941.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.52 : 1,144.80 = 681.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.52/1,144.80 = 681.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.52x = 1,144.80 × 681.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.52x = 779,654.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,654.59/828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.02

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