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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.88, 1,121.67 and 665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.88, 1,121.67 and 665.28 is: 918.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.88 : 1,121.67 = 665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.88/1,121.67 = 665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.88x = 1,121.67 × 665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.88x = 746,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,224.62/812.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.00

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