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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.84, 1,242.23 and 706.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.84, 1,242.23 and 706.66 is: 1,060.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.84 : 1,242.23 = 706.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.84/1,242.23 = 706.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.84x = 1,242.23 × 706.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.84x = 877,827.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,827.61/827.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.38

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