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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.83, 1,243.05 and 665.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.83, 1,243.05 and 665.67 is: 997.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.83 : 1,243.05 = 665.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.83/1,243.05 = 665.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.83x = 1,243.05 × 665.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.83x = 827,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,454.88/829.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.14

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