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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.59, 1,120.44 and 651.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.59, 1,120.44 and 651.66 is: 899.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.59 : 1,120.44 = 651.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.59/1,120.44 = 651.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.59x = 1,120.44 × 651.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.59x = 730,145.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,145.93/811.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.65

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