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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.71, 1,125.97 and 659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.71, 1,125.97 and 659.16 is: 908.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.71 : 1,125.97 = 659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.71/1,125.97 = 659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.71x = 1,125.97 × 659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.71x = 742,192.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,192.74/816.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.76

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