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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.12, 1,234.04 and 664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.12, 1,234.04 and 664.12 is: 992.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.12 : 1,234.04 = 664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.12/1,234.04 = 664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.12x = 1,234.04 × 664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.12x = 819,550.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,550.64/826.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.05

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