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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.32, 1,122.60 and 664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.32, 1,122.60 and 664.72 is: 918.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.32 : 1,122.60 = 664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.32/1,122.60 = 664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.32x = 1,122.60 × 664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.32x = 746,214.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,214.67/812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.62

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