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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.47, 1,233.54 and 659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.47, 1,233.54 and 659.28 is: 991.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.47 : 1,233.54 = 659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.47/1,233.54 = 659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.47x = 1,233.54 × 659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.47x = 813,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,248.25/820.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.20

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