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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.96, 1,121.18 and 655.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.96, 1,121.18 and 655.55 is: 904.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.96 : 1,121.18 = 655.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.96/1,121.18 = 655.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.96x = 1,121.18 × 655.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.96x = 734,987.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,987.33/812.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.09

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