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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.70, 1,232.46 and 661.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.70, 1,232.46 and 661.32 is: 991.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.70 : 1,232.46 = 661.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.70/1,232.46 = 661.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.70x = 1,232.46 × 661.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.70x = 815,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,050.45/821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.91

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