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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.29, 1,145.93 and 683.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.29, 1,145.93 and 683.67 is: 942.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.29 : 1,145.93 = 683.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.29/1,145.93 = 683.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.29x = 1,145.93 × 683.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.29x = 783,434.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,434.54/831.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.43

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