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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.70, 1,235.46 and 663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.70, 1,235.46 and 663.32 is: 994.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.70 : 1,235.46 = 663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.70/1,235.46 = 663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.70x = 1,235.46 × 663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.70x = 819,505.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,505.33/823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.91

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