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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.92, 1,235.83 and 641.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.92, 1,235.83 and 641.43 is: 960.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.92 : 1,235.83 = 641.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.92/1,235.83 = 641.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.92x = 1,235.83 × 641.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.92x = 792,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,692.26/824.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.93

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