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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.70, 1,122.93 and 666.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.70, 1,122.93 and 666.90 is: 921.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.70 : 1,122.93 = 666.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.70/1,122.93 = 666.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.70x = 1,122.93 × 666.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.70x = 748,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,882.02/812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.47

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