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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.84, 1,655.68 and 676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.84, 1,655.68 and 676 is: 932.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.84 : 1,655.68 = 676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.84/1,655.68 = 676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.84x = 1,655.68 × 676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.84x = 1,119,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,239.68/1,199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.82

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