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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.84, 1,233.58 and 669.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.84, 1,233.58 and 669.56 is: 1,005.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.84 : 1,233.58 = 669.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.84/1,233.58 = 669.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.84x = 1,233.58 × 669.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.84x = 825,955.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,955.82/821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.01

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