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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.95, 1,228.83 and 667.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.95, 1,228.83 and 667.12 is: 996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.95 : 1,228.83 = 667.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.95/1,228.83 = 667.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.95x = 1,228.83 × 667.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.95x = 819,777.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,777.07/822.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.14

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