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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.33, 1,242.66 and 673.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.33, 1,242.66 and 673.87 is: 1,010.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.33 : 1,242.66 = 673.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.33/1,242.66 = 673.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.33x = 1,242.66 × 673.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.33x = 837,387.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,387.92/828.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.94

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