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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.98, 1,235.08 and 662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.98, 1,235.08 and 662.60 is: 994.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.98 : 1,235.08 = 662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.98/1,235.08 = 662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.98x = 1,235.08 × 662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.98x = 818,367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,367.92/822.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.39

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