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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.32, 1,125.36 and 656.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.32, 1,125.36 and 656.64 is: 907.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.32 : 1,125.36 = 656.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.32/1,125.36 = 656.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.32x = 1,125.36 × 656.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.32x = 738,956.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,956.39/814.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.45

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