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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.59, 1,234.34 and 670.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.59, 1,234.34 and 670.41 is: 1,005.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.59 : 1,234.34 = 670.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.59/1,234.34 = 670.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.59x = 1,234.34 × 670.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.59x = 827,513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,513.04/822.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.99

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