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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.38, 1,228.77 and 646.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.38, 1,228.77 and 646.68 is: 968.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.38 : 1,228.77 = 646.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.38/1,228.77 = 646.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.38x = 1,228.77 × 646.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.38x = 794,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,620.98/820.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.60

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