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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.55, 1,147.83 and 682.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.55, 1,147.83 and 682.61 is: 941.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.55 : 1,147.83 = 682.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.55/1,147.83 = 682.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.55x = 1,147.83 × 682.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.55x = 783,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,514.50/832.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.11

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