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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.97, 1,236.77 and 671.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.97, 1,236.77 and 671.69 is: 1,008.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.97 : 1,236.77 = 671.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.97/1,236.77 = 671.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.97x = 1,236.77 × 671.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.97x = 830,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,716.50/823.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.19

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