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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.09, 1,235.45 and 670.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.09, 1,235.45 and 670.81 is: 1,006.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.09 : 1,235.45 = 670.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.09/1,235.45 = 670.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.09x = 1,235.45 × 670.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.09x = 828,752.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,752.21/823.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.88

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