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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.21, 1,243.23 and 655.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.21, 1,243.23 and 655.99 is: 984.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.21 : 1,243.23 = 655.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.21/1,243.23 = 655.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.21x = 1,243.23 × 655.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.21x = 815,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,546.45/828.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.71

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