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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.15, 1,242.82 and 667.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.15, 1,242.82 and 667.77 is: 1,002.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.15 : 1,242.82 = 667.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.15/1,242.82 = 667.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.15x = 1,242.82 × 667.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.15x = 829,911.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,911.70/828.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.13

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