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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.34, 1,230.84 and 637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.34, 1,230.84 and 637.92 is: 955.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.34 : 1,230.84 = 637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.34/1,230.84 = 637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.34x = 1,230.84 × 637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.34x = 785,177.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,177.45/821.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.97

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