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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.52, 1,146.18 and 682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.52, 1,146.18 and 682.04 is: 942.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.52 : 1,146.18 = 682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.52/1,146.18 = 682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.52x = 1,146.18 × 682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.52x = 781,740.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,740.61/829.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.40

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