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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.15, 1,230.95 and 677.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.15, 1,230.95 and 677.06 is: 1,011.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.15 : 1,230.95 = 677.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.15/1,230.95 = 677.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.15x = 1,230.95 × 677.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.15x = 833,423.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,423.35/824.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.25

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