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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.44, 1,120.92 and 656.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.44, 1,120.92 and 656.88 is: 907.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.44 : 1,120.92 = 656.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.44/1,120.92 = 656.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.44x = 1,120.92 × 656.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.44x = 736,309.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,309.93/811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.41

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