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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.47, 1,240.79 and 681.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.47, 1,240.79 and 681.56 is: 1,019.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.47 : 1,240.79 = 681.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.47/1,240.79 = 681.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.47x = 1,240.79 × 681.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.47x = 845,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,663.22/829.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.52

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