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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.14, 1,147.09 and 684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.14, 1,147.09 and 684.52 is: 943.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.14 : 1,147.09 = 684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.14/1,147.09 = 684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.14x = 1,147.09 × 684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.14x = 785,201.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,201.47/832.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.59

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