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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.96, 1,229.26 and 665.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.96, 1,229.26 and 665.51 is: 997.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.96 : 1,229.26 = 665.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.96/1,229.26 = 665.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.96x = 1,229.26 × 665.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.96x = 818,081.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,081.72/819.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.70

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