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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.54, 1,237.78 and 651.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.54, 1,237.78 and 651.34 is: 977.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.54 : 1,237.78 = 651.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.54/1,237.78 = 651.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.54x = 1,237.78 × 651.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.54x = 806,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,209.44/824.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.77

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