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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.36, 1,247.10 and 661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.36, 1,247.10 and 661 is: 990.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.36 : 1,247.10 = 661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.36/1,247.10 = 661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.36x = 1,247.10 × 661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.36x = 824,333.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,333.10/832.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.36

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