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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.32, 1,240.32 and 663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.32, 1,240.32 and 663.02 is: 992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.32 : 1,240.32 = 663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.32/1,240.32 = 663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.32x = 1,240.32 × 663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.32x = 822,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,356.97/828.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.80

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