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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.28, 1,245.90 and 668.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.28, 1,245.90 and 668.60 is: 1,000.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.28 : 1,245.90 = 668.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.28/1,245.90 = 668.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.28x = 1,245.90 × 668.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.28x = 833,008.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,008.74/832.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.88

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