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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.73, 1,126.17 and 660.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.73, 1,126.17 and 660.38 is: 908.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.73 : 1,126.17 = 660.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.73/1,126.17 = 660.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.73x = 1,126.17 × 660.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.73x = 743,694.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,694.51/818.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.35

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