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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.08, 1,229.10 and 657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.08, 1,229.10 and 657.80 is: 987.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.08 : 1,229.10 = 657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.08/1,229.10 = 657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.08x = 1,229.10 × 657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.08x = 808,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,501.98/819.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.09

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