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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.90, 1,115.67 and 659.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.90, 1,115.67 and 659.10 is: 910.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.90 : 1,115.67 = 659.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.90/1,115.67 = 659.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.90x = 1,115.67 × 659.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.90x = 735,338.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,338.10/807.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.18

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