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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.96, 1,123.44 and 657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.96, 1,123.44 and 657.44 is: 908.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.96 : 1,123.44 = 657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.96/1,123.44 = 657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.96x = 1,123.44 × 657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.96x = 738,594.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,594.39/812.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.52

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