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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.60, 1,245.24 and 669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.60, 1,245.24 and 669.60 is: 1,002.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.60 : 1,245.24 = 669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.60/1,245.24 = 669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.60x = 1,245.24 × 669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.60x = 833,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,812.70/831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.66

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