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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.87, 1,245.98 and 658.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.87, 1,245.98 and 658.73 is: 986.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.87 : 1,245.98 = 658.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.87/1,245.98 = 658.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.87x = 1,245.98 × 658.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.87x = 820,769.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,769.17/831.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.66

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