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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.08, 1,246.72 and 658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.08, 1,246.72 and 658.24 is: 985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.08 : 1,246.72 = 658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.08/1,246.72 = 658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.08x = 1,246.72 × 658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.08x = 820,640.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,640.97/833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.07

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