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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.85, 1,247.45 and 670.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.85, 1,247.45 and 670.65 is: 1,004.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.85 : 1,247.45 = 670.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.85/1,247.45 = 670.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.85x = 1,247.45 × 670.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.85x = 836,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,598.99/832.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.51

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