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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.16, 1,126.86 and 669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.16, 1,126.86 and 669.32 is: 922.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.16 : 1,126.86 = 669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.16/1,126.86 = 669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.16x = 1,126.86 × 669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.16x = 754,229.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,229.94/817.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.99

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