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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.61, 1,232.63 and 675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.61, 1,232.63 and 675.60 is: 1,013.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.61 : 1,232.63 = 675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.61/1,232.63 = 675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.61x = 1,232.63 × 675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.61x = 832,761.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,761.45/821.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.57

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