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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.97, 1,240.04 and 681.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.97, 1,240.04 and 681.06 is: 1,018.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.97 : 1,240.04 = 681.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.97/1,240.04 = 681.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.97x = 1,240.04 × 681.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.97x = 844,532.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,532.04/828.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.77

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