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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.77, 1,248.26 and 670.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.77, 1,248.26 and 670.59 is: 1,005.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.77 : 1,248.26 = 670.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.77/1,248.26 = 670.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.77x = 1,248.26 × 670.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.77x = 837,067.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,067.32/832.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.16

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