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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.12, 1,237.02 and 666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.12, 1,237.02 and 666.12 is: 995.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.12 : 1,237.02 = 666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.12/1,237.02 = 666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.12x = 1,237.02 × 666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.12x = 824,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,003.76/828.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.03

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