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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.81, 1,231.94 and 657.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.81, 1,231.94 and 657.49 is: 984.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.81 : 1,231.94 = 657.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.81/1,231.94 = 657.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.81x = 1,231.94 × 657.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.81x = 809,984.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,984.94/822.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.41

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