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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.47, 1,244.07 and 668.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.47, 1,244.07 and 668.10 is: 1,002.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.47 : 1,244.07 = 668.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.47/1,244.07 = 668.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.47x = 1,244.07 × 668.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.47x = 831,163.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,163.17/829.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.04

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