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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.46, 1,144.09 and 681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.46, 1,144.09 and 681.84 is: 940.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.46 : 1,144.09 = 681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.46/1,144.09 = 681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.46x = 1,144.09 × 681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.46x = 780,087.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,087.18/829.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.47

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