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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.02, 1,233.84 and 651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.02, 1,233.84 and 651.04 is: 974.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.02 : 1,233.84 = 651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.02/1,233.84 = 651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.02x = 1,233.84 × 651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.02x = 803,279.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,279.19/824.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.83

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