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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.32, 1,125.36 and 666.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.32, 1,125.36 and 666.63 is: 921.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.32 : 1,125.36 = 666.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.32/1,125.36 = 666.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.32x = 1,125.36 × 666.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.32x = 750,198.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,198.74/814.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.26

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