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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.90, 1,148.97 and 677.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.90, 1,148.97 and 677.38 is: 934.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.90 : 1,148.97 = 677.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.90/1,148.97 = 677.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.90x = 1,148.97 × 677.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.90x = 778,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,289.30/832.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.43

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