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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.40, 1,146.22 and 621.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.40, 1,146.22 and 621.68 is: 857.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.40 : 1,146.22 = 621.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.40/1,146.22 = 621.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.40x = 1,146.22 × 621.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.40x = 712,582.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,582.05/831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.09

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