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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.35, 1,148.71 and 686.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.35, 1,148.71 and 686.72 is: 945.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.35 : 1,148.71 = 686.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.35/1,148.71 = 686.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.35x = 1,148.71 × 686.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.35x = 788,838.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,838.70/834.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.45

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