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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.08, 1,228.68 and 666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.08, 1,228.68 and 666.96 is: 999.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.08 : 1,228.68 = 666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.08/1,228.68 = 666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.08x = 1,228.68 × 666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.08x = 819,480.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,480.41/820.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.27

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