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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.86, 1,233 and 675.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.86, 1,233 and 675.86 is: 1,013.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.86 : 1,233 = 675.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.86/1,233 = 675.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.86x = 1,233 × 675.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.86x = 833,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,335.38/821.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.96

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