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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.79, 1,223.84 and 669.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.79, 1,223.84 and 669.83 is: 1,002.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.79 : 1,223.84 = 669.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.79/1,223.84 = 669.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.79x = 1,223.84 × 669.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.79x = 819,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,755.28/817.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.41

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