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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.43, 1,126.02 and 659.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.43, 1,126.02 and 659.02 is: 908.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.43 : 1,126.02 = 659.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.43/1,126.02 = 659.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.43x = 1,126.02 × 659.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.43x = 742,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,069.70/816.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.92

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