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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.20, 1,122.24 and 666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.20, 1,122.24 and 666.40 is: 920.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.20 : 1,122.24 = 666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.20/1,122.24 = 666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.20x = 1,122.24 × 666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.20x = 747,860.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,860.74/812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.78

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