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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.56, 1,233.69 and 659.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.56, 1,233.69 and 659.35 is: 987.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.56 : 1,233.69 = 659.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.56/1,233.69 = 659.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.56x = 1,233.69 × 659.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.56x = 813,433.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,433.50/823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.70

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