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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.56, 1,127.46 and 661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.56, 1,127.46 and 661.60 is: 911.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.56 : 1,127.46 = 661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.56/1,127.46 = 661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.56x = 1,127.46 × 661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.56x = 745,927.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,927.54/818.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.27

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