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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.68, 1,119.96 and 656.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.68, 1,119.96 and 656.16 is: 905.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.68 : 1,119.96 = 656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.68/1,119.96 = 656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.68x = 1,119.96 × 656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.68x = 734,872.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,872.95/811.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.37

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