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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.92, 1,228.68 and 657.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.92, 1,228.68 and 657.48 is: 984.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.92 : 1,228.68 = 657.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.92/1,228.68 = 657.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.92x = 1,228.68 × 657.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.92x = 807,832.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,832.53/820.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.06

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