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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.24, 1,460.33 and 820.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.24, 1,460.33 and 820.83 is: 1,229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.24 : 1,460.33 = 820.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.24/1,460.33 = 820.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.24x = 1,460.33 × 820.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.24x = 1,198,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,687.12/975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.12

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