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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.99, 1,243.61 and 676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.99, 1,243.61 and 676 is: 1,012.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.99 : 1,243.61 = 676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.99/1,243.61 = 676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.99x = 1,243.61 × 676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.99x = 840,680.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,680.36/829.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.88

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