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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.90, 1,147.59 and 676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.90, 1,147.59 and 676.38 is: 933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.90 : 1,147.59 = 676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.90/1,147.59 = 676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.90x = 1,147.59 × 676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.90x = 776,206.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,206.92/831.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.05

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