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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.08, 1,231.56 and 657.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.08, 1,231.56 and 657.88 is: 985.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.08 : 1,231.56 = 657.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.08/1,231.56 = 657.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.08x = 1,231.56 × 657.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.08x = 810,218.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,218.69/822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.57

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