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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.16, 1,230.48 and 655.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.16, 1,230.48 and 655.56 is: 982.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.16 : 1,230.48 = 655.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.16/1,230.48 = 655.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.16x = 1,230.48 × 655.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.16x = 806,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,653.47/821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.33

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