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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.25, 1,236.30 and 664.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.25, 1,236.30 and 664.17 is: 992.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.25 : 1,236.30 = 664.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.25/1,236.30 = 664.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.25x = 1,236.30 × 664.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.25x = 821,113.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,113.37/827.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.58

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