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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.47, 1,232.04 and 658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.47, 1,232.04 and 658.28 is: 989.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.47 : 1,232.04 = 658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.47/1,232.04 = 658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.47x = 1,232.04 × 658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.47x = 811,021.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,021.13/819.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.70

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